90th General Assembly
Summary of SB0447
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Senate Sponsors:
CLAYBORNE.

Short description: 
INS COVER OFF-LABEL DRUG USE                                               

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Amends  the   Illinois   Insurance   Code,   Health   Maintenance      
   Organization   Act,  Limited  Health  Service  Organization  Act,  and      
   Voluntary Health Services Plan  Act.   Provides  that  coverage  under      
   those  Acts shall include coverage for drugs when prescribed for a use      
   that is not approved by  the  Food  and  Drug  Administration  if  the      
   medical  literature  supports  the  use.   Requires  the  Director  of      
   Insurance to create a panel of experts to advise on off-label uses.         
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: Senate

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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