Bill Sponsor
Illinois House Bill 5295
Session 103rd
Ins-Hormone Therapy-Menopause
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Jul 19, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Laura Faver Dias
Democrat
Linda Holmes
First Action
Feb 8, 2024
Latest Action
Jul 19, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
5295
State
Illinois
Session
103rd
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (2)
Senate Votes (2)
Motion Text
Third Reading
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in this State shall provide coverage for medically necessary hormone therapy treatment to treat menopause (instead of to treat menopause that has been induced by a hysterectomy). Effective January 1, 2026. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-16.8 305 ILCS 5/5-52 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide coverage for medically necessary hormonal and non-hormonal therapy to treat menopausal symptoms if the therapy is recommended by a qualified health care provider who is licensed, accredited, or certified under Illinois law and the therapy has been proven safe and effective in peer-reviewed scientific studies. Provides that coverage for therapy to treat menopausal symptoms shall include all federal Food and Drug Administration-approved modalities of hormonal and non-hormonal administration, including, but not limited to, oral, transdermal, topical, and vaginal rings. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the medical assistance program shall provide coverage for medically necessary hormone therapy treatment to treat menopause that has been induced by a hysterectomy. Makes a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2026.
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Record Created
Apr 12, 2024 4:20:05 AM
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Aug 3, 2024 2:47:27 PM