SB2838 regulates hearing care plans in Illinois, requiring transparency in benefits, registration with the Department of Insurance, and prohibiting.
SB2838 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to establish regulations for hearing care plans. It mandates that hearing care plans clearly document benefits, copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles in marketing materials and plan documents. The bill requires hearing care organizations to register with the Department of Insurance starting January 1, 2027, and submit specified registration materials. It also prohibits hearing care organizations from requiring hearing instrument professionals to provide items or services at a fee set by the plan unless they are covered benefits.
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