INS-ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that the plan sponsor of a health benefit plan may, on behalf of persons covered by the plan, provide the consent to the mailing of all communications related to the plan by electronic means and to the electronic delivery of any health insurance identification card; that before consenting on behalf of a party, a plan sponsor must confirm that the party routinely uses electronic communications during the normal course of employment; and that before providing communications or delivery by electronic means, the insurer providing the health benefit plan must provide the covered person an opportunity to opt out of communications or delivery by electronic means. Defines "health benefit plan" and "plan sponsor".
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 16, 2023
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Rita
DDemocratic
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