Sen. Laura Fine

Filed: 4/11/2024

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 3305

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 3305 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by
5adding Section 356z.71 as follows:
 
6    (215 ILCS 5/356z.71 new)
7    Sec. 356z.71. Coverage for medically necessary care and
8treatment to address a major injury to the jaw either through
9an accident or disease.
10    (a) In this Section, "medically necessary care and
11treatment to address a major injury to the jaw either through
12an accident or disease" includes:
13        (1) oral and facial surgery, including reconstructive
14    services and procedures necessary to improve, restore, or
15    maintain vital functions;
16        (2) dental implants, crowns, or bridges;

 

 

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1        (3) prosthetic treatment such as obturators, speech
2    appliances, and feeding appliances;
3        (4) orthodontic treatment and management;
4        (5) prosthodontic treatment and management; and
5        (6) otolaryngology treatment and management.
6    (b) An individual or group policy of accident and health
7insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after
8January 1, 2025 shall provide coverage for medically necessary
9care and treatment to address a major injury to the jaw either
10through an accident or disease. Coverage under this Section
11may impose the same deductibles, coinsurance, or other
12cost-sharing limitations that are imposed on other related
13benefits under the policy.".