SB1480 expands crisis services coverage in Illinois, mandates telehealth for certain services, and requires a strategic plan for behavioral health.
SB1480, the Crisis Continuum Sustainability Act, amends several Illinois laws to enhance behavioral health crisis services. It mandates that all health insurance policies covering medical or surgical conditions must also cover crisis services, defined as specific behavioral health interventions. These services can be provided via telehealth, eliminating prior authorization or other management controls. The bill also requires the Illinois Department of Human Services to develop a strategic plan for expanding access to crisis services, addressing service gaps, and improving data collection.
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