POST-MASTECTOMY CARE
Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In the Section concerning post-mastectomy care, requires insurance companies to provide coverage for (1) a minimum of 24 hours of inpatient care following a lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer or (2) a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care following a mastectomy or breast conserving surgery for the treatment of breast cancer. Prohibits insurance companies from giving incentives or penalties to physicians or providers. Provides that insurance companies must provide notice of the required coverage to each participant and beneficiary. Makes other changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 13, 2009
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2009
Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2009
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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