HB5259

INS-PAST DUE PREMIUMS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5259 amends the Illinois Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to clarify definitions and prohibit denial of coverage due to.

Illinois HB5259 amends the Illinois Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act by defining terms such as "small employer," "individual market," and "grandfathered health plan." It specifies that health insurance issuers cannot deny coverage due to past-due premiums, except for grandfathered health plans. The bill also allows issuers to pursue collection of past-due premiums by other lawful means. Effective immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate