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 Provides that an insurance policy may not be rescinded or cancelled under the provisions concerning approval of health insurance rescissions more than 2 years after the effective date of the policy.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
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 5, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Elaine Nekritz
DDemocratic
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