SB2899 amends Illinois laws to require coverage for speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering.
SB2899 amends the Illinois Insurance Code, State Employees Group Insurance Act, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, Health Maintenance Organization Act, and Limited Health Service Organization Act to require coverage under various health insurance plans for speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering. This includes both habilitative and rehabilitative speech therapy. The coverage must comply with certain provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code. The Department of Insurance will enforce these requirements. The changes take effect January 1, 2028.
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