Bill Status of HB 718   96th General Assembly


Short Description:  INS CD-WELLNESS COVERAGE

House Sponsors
Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/10/2009HouseTabled By Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 375/6.11
215 ILCS 5/356z.15 new
215 ILCS 125/5-3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Illinois Insurance Code, and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that a policy or plan that provides coverage for hospital or medical treatment on an expense incurred basis may offer wellness coverage that allows for certain incentives for participation in a health behavior wellness, maintenance, or improvement program. Provides that the insured or enrollee may be required to provide evidence of participation in a program or demonstrative compliance with treatment recommendations. Provides that "wellness coverage" means health care coverage with the primary purpose to engage and motivate the insured or enrollee through: incentives; provision of health education, counseling, and self-management skills; identification of modifiable health risks; and other activities to influence health behavior changes. Sets forth requirements concerning (1) opportunities for participants to qualify for incentives, (2) alternatives for participants to satisfy applicable wellness program standards where it is unreasonably difficult due to the participant's medical condition, and (3) the ratio of the total incentive monetary amount to the cost of employee-only coverage. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2010.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  2/6/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/11/2009HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee
  3/4/2009HouseMotion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  3/10/2009HouseMotion Prevailed by Voice Vote
  3/10/2009HouseTabled By Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

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