House Sponsors: MADIGAN,MJ-CURRIE-FLOWERS-DAVIS,MONIQUE-JEFFERSON, KRAUSE AND KLINGLER. Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO-TROTTER Short description: MANAGED CARE PLAN ACT TECHNICL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning waiver of rights. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 134/100 Adds reference to: New Act 20 ILCS 2310/2310-543 new 215 ILCS 134/43 new Replaces the title and everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Prompt Care Facility Registration Act. Requires registration of prompt care facilities with the Department of Public Health beginning January 1, 2004. Requires that a prompt care facility (i) develop and implement referral and emergency transportation plans for use in critical medical emergencies and (ii) educate the public and prospective patients about the categories or types of health care services available at prompt care facilities and their appropriate use. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department to (i) define the categories or types of health care services available at prompt care facilities, (ii) educate the public and prospective patients about the categories or types of health care services available at prompt care facilities and their appropriate uses, and (iii) compile data regarding utilization of prompt care facilities and report to the Governor and General Assembly regarding their function and impact on the health delivery system and health care costs. Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Requires health care plans to ensure that their enrollees are clearly informed about their rights and responsibilities in obtaining referrals to and making appropriate use of prompt care facilities. Requires health care plans to review the performance of and re-credential prompt care facilities at least once every 3 years. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status