CONS FRAUD ACT-HLTH CASH DISC
Summary
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice if an entity which sells health-related cash discount cards fails to register as an administrator of a preferred provider organization with the Illinois Division of Insurance. Prohibits a health-related discount card organization from engaging in specific activities. Provides that it is an unlawful practice if certain disclosures are not made in writing to a prospective member before purchase. Provides that it is an unlawful practice if the health-related cash discount card organization does not provide the customer a right to cancel, with full reimbursement of all membership and enrollment fees, within 30 days after the date of purchase. Provides that it is an unlawful practice if a health-related cash discount card does not safeguard protected health information.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 15, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 8, 2005
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 016-000-000
Feb 16, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Feb 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Linda Chapa LaVia
DDemocratic
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