HB1229

MEDICAL-PROHIBIT ADVANCE BILL

Introduced·1/10/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1229 prohibits requiring insured patients to pay more than their estimated cost share, copayment, or deductible before receiving medical.

HB1229 amends the Medical Patient Rights Act to ensure that patients covered by accident and health insurance, dental plans, or vision care plans can receive necessary medical, dental, or eye care services without having to pay more than their estimated cost share, copayment, or deductible upfront. This provision aims to protect insured patients from unexpected financial burdens before receiving typically covered services.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Insurance Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 19, 2025

House

To Insurance Policy Subcommittee

Feb 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Insurance Committee