HB1770

INS-HEALTH CARE/RARE CONDITION

Introduced·1/27/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1770 mandates insurance coverage for treatments of genetic, rare, and unique conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and altered drug.

Illinois HB1770 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require insurance policies to cover medically necessary treatments for genetic, rare, unknown, or unnamed conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and altered drug metabolism. The bill specifies that insurance policies covering prescription drugs must include coverage for opioid alternatives, medicines listed in the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines, and custom-made medications and medical food.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

Mar 19, 2025

House

To Insurance Main Subcommittee