HB 5508 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

INS CD-RESCISSION APPROVAL

Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that no insurer shall rescind or cancel an accident and health insurance policy, except certain types of policies, on the basis of written information submitted on, with, or omitted from an insurance application. Provides that an insurance policy may not be rescinded or cancelled under the provisions concerning approval of health insurance rescissions more than 2 years after the effective date of the policy. Provides that an insurer shall apply for approval of a rescission or cancellation by submitting written information to the Director of Insurance. Sets forth provisions concerning the review and approval of rescissions and cancellations. Provides that an insurer or insured may appeal a decision by making a written request for a hearing within 30 days after the date the decision is mailed. Makes other changes. Contains a nonacceleration clause. Effective July 1, 2010.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2010
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2010 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
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Feb 5, 2010
House · Referred to committee
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Elaine Nekritz
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