Bill Status of HB3661  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  INS CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS

House Sponsors
Rep. Frank J. Mautino - JoAnn D. Osmond

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Denny Jacobs, Bill Brady and Mattie Hunter)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/8/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0477

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/367.2from Ch. 73, par. 979.2
215 ILCS 5/367.2-5 new
215 ILCS 5/367efrom Ch. 73, par. 979e
215 ILCS 125/5-3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Health Maintenance Organization Act in relation to continuation of benefits. Limits the continuation privilege for spouses and children of retired employees to spouses and children of retired employees who have attained the age of 65. Provides for notice of death or entry of a judgment of dissolution to be given to the employer or insurer rather than both. Requires an employer to give notice of death or dissolution to the insurer. Provides for coverage for certain dependents. Requires group policies to provide a continuation privilege for covered dependents of a deceased employee. Authorizes a continuation privilege for employees whose work hours have been reduced.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
215 ILCS 5/367.2
215 ILCS 5/367.2-5 new
215 ILCS 5/367e
215 ILCS 125/5-3
Adds reference to:
215 ILCS 5/1from Ch. 73, par. 613

Replaces the title and everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
215 ILCS 5/1
Adds reference to:
5 ILCS 375/6.2from Ch. 127, par. 526.2
215 ILCS 5/245.25from Ch. 73, par. 857.25
215 ILCS 5/367.2from Ch. 73, par. 979.2
215 ILCS 5/367.2-5 new
215 ILCS 5/367efrom Ch. 73, par. 979e
215 ILCS 5/367e.1 new
215 ILCS 105/2from Ch. 73, par. 1302
215 ILCS 125/4-9.2from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1409.2-2
215 ILCS 125/5-3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2
215 ILCS 165/15.5from Ch. 32, par. 609.5

Deletes all. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Eliminates the provision limiting the continuation privilege from spouses and children of retired employees to spouses and children of retired employees who have attained the age of 65. Resections a Section of the Illinois Insurance Code relating to continuation of group, hospital, surgical, and major medical coverage after termination of employment. Provides for a separate Section relating to the group accident and health insurance conversion privilege. Amends various Acts to reflect the resectioning. Makes other changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
215 ILCS 5/404.1from Ch. 73, par. 1016.1

Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that the Director of Insurance must require trustees to collateralize certain accounts with respect to amounts deposited with the Director for safekeeping.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 (Tabled 5-15-2003)
Adds reference to:
215 ILCS 5/143.17afrom Ch. 73, par. 755.17a

Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that if an insurer intends to increase premiums by 30% or more, the insurer must extend the policy to allow notice to the insured and provide an actual premium quotation and disclosure of any changes in coverage or deductibles. Provides that proof of mailing for certain purposes may be proved by an affidavit of the insurer as to usual and customary business practices of mailing a notice or in a manner consistent with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 236. Makes other changes. The changes made by this amendment are effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5
Adds reference to:
215 ILCS 5/143.17afrom Ch. 73, par. 755.17a

Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that if an insurer fails to provide required notice concerning an increase or change in deductible or coverage, then it must extend the current policy under the same terms, conditions, and premium to allow of renewal and provide the actual renewal premium quotation and any change in coverage or deductible on the policy. Provides that if an insurer fails to comply with non-renewal notice requirements, then the policy shall be extended for up to an additional year. The provisions added by this amendment take effect upon becoming law.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 6
Adds reference to:
093 HB 1640 eng, Sec. 20

Amends the Use of Credit Information in Personal Insurance Act, created by 93 House Bill 1640. Changes the requirement that an insurer treat a consumer in a manner approved by the Department of Insurance to a requirement that an insurer treat a consumer in the manner filed with the Department of Insurance. Makes other changes. This portion effective October 1, 2003.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/28/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino
  2/28/2003HouseFirst Reading
  2/28/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2003HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee
  3/12/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 011-000-000
  3/12/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/27/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino
  3/27/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/2/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino
  4/2/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/3/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
  4/3/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/3/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/3/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/4/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a)
  4/4/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 067-049-001
  4/8/2003SenateArrive in Senate
  4/8/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2003
  4/11/2003SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Denny Jacobs
  4/15/2003SenateFirst Reading
  4/15/2003SenateReferred to Rules
  4/16/2003SenateAssigned to Insurance & Pensions
  4/28/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Denny Jacobs
  4/28/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  4/28/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Denny Jacobs
  4/28/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  4/28/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Denny Jacobs
  4/28/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Denny Jacobs
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance & Pensions
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Insurance & Pensions
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Insurance & Pensions
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Insurance & Pensions
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 4 Tabled in Insurance & Pensions
  4/29/2003SenateDo Pass as Amended Insurance & Pensions; 008-000-000
  4/29/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2003
  4/30/2003SenateSecond Reading
  4/30/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 1, 2003
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Denny Jacobs
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Denny Jacobs
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Referred to Rules
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Rules Refers to Insurance & Pensions
  5/7/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Rules Refers to Insurance & Pensions
  5/14/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Be Adopted Insurance & Pensions; 010-000-000
  5/14/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Be Adopted Insurance & Pensions; 010-000-000
  5/14/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady
  5/15/2003SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/15/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Table Amendment - Prevailed Jacobs
  5/15/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Tabled
  5/15/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Adopted; Jacobs
  5/15/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Adopted; Jacobs
  5/15/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2003
  5/16/2003SenateThird Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 2-10, to December 31, 2003.
  5/20/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5/20/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  5/20/2003HouseArrived in House
  5/20/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2, 5 and 6
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frank J. Mautino; Motion #1
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frank J. Mautino; Motion #1
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frank J. Mautino; Motion #1
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frank J. Mautino; Motion #1
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/21/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2003HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003
  5/28/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Insurance Committee; 008-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Insurance Committee; 008-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Insurance Committee; 008-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Insurance Committee; 008-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 House Concurs 116-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 House Concurs 116-000-000
  5/29/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  5/29/2003HousePassed Both Houses
  6/27/2003HouseSent to the Governor
  8/8/2003HouseGovernor Approved
  8/8/2003HouseEffective Date August 8, 2003
  8/8/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0477