House Sponsors: FLOWERS. Short description: INS. COVERAGE-BIRTH CONTROL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act by providing that if a policy provides coverage for prescription drugs approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of impotency, then the policy must provide coverage for prescription drugs for the prevention of pregnancy. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act by providing that no hospital may promulgate policies or implement practices that determine differing standards of obstetrical care based on a patient's source of payment or ability to pay for medical services; requires each hospital to develop a written policy reflecting this and to post written notices of this policy in the obstetrical admitting areas of the hospital by July 1, 2000. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code by providing that the Department of Public Aid shall provide reimbursement to medical providers of epidural anesthesia services when ordered by the attending practitioner at the time of delivery. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status