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1    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by
5adding Section 356u.5 as follows:
 
6    (215 ILCS 5/356u.5 new)
7    Sec. 356u.5. Coverage for genetic testing for breast and
8ovarian cancer susceptibility. A group or individual policy of
9accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered,
10issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 shall provide
11coverage for the cost of the genetic testing of the BRCA1 and
12BRCA2 genes to detect an increased risk for breast and ovarian
13cancer if recommended by a health care provider in accordance
14with the United States Preventive Services Task Force's
15recommendations for testing.