HB4500

INS-BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4500 mandates that health insurance policies cover medically necessary blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum individuals.

HB4500 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that health insurance policies cover medically necessary blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum insured persons or beneficiaries. This provision applies to policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. The bill also outlines other coverage requirements for pregnancy and postpartum care, including home visits by lactation consultants and perinatal doulas, and support during labor, abortion, or miscarriage.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 27

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance Committee