SB1471 - 104th General Assembly
INS-HEALTH CARE/AMBULANCE
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/370gfrom Ch. 73, par. 982g
215 ILCS 125/4-15from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1409.8
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall require an ambulance provider to bill a beneficiary, insured, enrollee, or health insurance issuer when prohibited by any other law, rule, ordinance, contract, or agreement. Limits home rule powers. Changes the definition of "emergency services" and "health care provider". Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Removes language providing that upon reasonable demand by a provider of emergency transportation by ambulance, a health maintenance organization shall promptly pay to the provider, subject to coverage limitations stated in the contract or evidence of coverage, the charges for emergency transportation by ambulance provided to an enrollee in a health care plan arranged for by the health maintenance organization.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes |
| 1/31/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/31/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/11/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Insurance |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |