INS CODE-CONGENITAL ANOMALY Senate SponsorsSen. Laura Fine-Scott M. Bennett and Rachelle Crowe 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 215 ILCS 5/356cfrom Ch. 73, par. 968c215 ILCS 5/356z.41 newAmends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions requiring coverage for newborn infants, provides that coverage for congenital defects shall include treatment of cranial facial anomalies. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall cover charges incurred and services provided for outpatient and inpatient care in conjunction with services that are provided to a covered individual related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect. Provides that the required coverage includes any service to functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part involving the cranial facial area that is medically necessary to achieve normal function or appearance. Provides that any coverage provided may be subject to coverage limits, such as pre-authorization or pre-certification, as required by the plan or issuer that are no more restrictive than the predominant treatment limitations applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits covered by the plan. Provides that the coverage does not apply to a policy that covers only dental care. Defines "treatment". Effective January 1, 2021. 2/4/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine 2/4/2020SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2020SenateReferred to Assignments 2/5/2020SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett 2/7/2020SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe 2/11/2020SenateAssigned to Insurance 2/27/2020SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 2/27/2020SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Michael E. Hastings 2/28/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine 2/28/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/3/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance 3/18/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 2, 2020 3/25/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2020 3/25/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 7, 2020 4/12/2020SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 4/12/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 4/16/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 30, 2020 4/23/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 7, 2020 4/23/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 15, 2020 4/30/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2020 4/30/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 22, 2020 5/7/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2020 5/7/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 29, 2020 5/15/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die