Illinois HB4429 prohibits health insurance policies from altering coverage based on BMI and bans BMI-based diagnoses.
Illinois HB4429 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to prohibit health insurance policies from limiting coverage based on an insured's weight or body mass index. The bill also amends the Medical Patient Rights Act to prevent physicians from making diagnoses or treatment decisions based solely on a patient's BMI. Hospitals must post notices informing patients of their rights to access treatment regardless of BMI and to know if their weight was considered in diagnosis or treatment. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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