Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,R. Short description: INS PROVIDER CONTRCTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Fairness in Health Care Services Contracting Law. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall regulate contracts between health care professionals and providers and insurance companies that maintain panels or networks of providers. Prohibits unfair or misleading contracts. Sets forth prohibited contract terms and required contract terms. Authorizes recovery of attorney's fees when a company's actions or delays in settling claims are vexatious and unreasonable. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/351E-5 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-10 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-15 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-20 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-25 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-30 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-35 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-40 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-45 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-50 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-55 new 215 ILCS 5/351E-60 new Deletes all substantive provisions. Provides only a short title. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status