(20 ILCS 1405/1405-20) (was 20 ILCS 1405/56.3)
Sec. 1405-20.
Investigational cancer treatments; study.
(a) The Department of Insurance shall conduct an analysis and study of costs
and benefits derived from the implementation of the coverage requirements for
investigational cancer treatments established under Section 356y of the
Illinois Insurance Code. The study shall cover the years 2000, 2001, and 2002.
The study shall include an analysis of the effect of
the coverage requirements on the cost of insurance and health care, the results
of the treatments to patients, the mortality rate among cancer patients, any
improvements in care of patients, and any improvements in the quality of life
of patients.
(b) The Department shall report the results of its study to the General
Assembly and the Governor on or before March 1, 2003.
(Source: P.A. 91-406, eff. 1-1-00; 92-16, eff. 6-28-01.)
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