Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T. Short description: HLTH CARE SERV FAIR CONTRACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Fairness in Health Services Contracting Law. Applies to contracts for medical and dental services. Prohibits companies from requiring a health care professional or provider to participate in all of the company's networks as a condition for participating in any particular network. Restricts companies from changing service codes. Provides that a health care professional or health care provider may submit an initial claim for payment up to 6 months after the service is rendered and may submit a final claim for payment up to one year after the service is rendered. Authorizes companies to lease or assign their networks. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act to provide that the Fairness in Health Services Contracting Law applies to health maintenance organizations. Provides for enforcement by the Department of Insurance. Effective 180 days after becoming law. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status