INS-CLEFT LIP/PALATE COVERAGE Senate SponsorsSen. Laura Fine and John Connor 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 375/6.11215 ILCS 5/356cfrom Ch. 73, par. 968c215 ILCS 5/356z.53 newAmends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions requiring coverage for newborn infants, provides that coverage for congenital defects shall include the treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage for the medically necessary care and treatment of cleft lip and palate for children under the age of 19. Provides that coverage for cleft lip and palate care and treatment may impose the same deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing limitation that is imposed on other related surgical benefits under the policy. Provides that the coverage does not apply to a policy that covers only dental care. Defines "medically necessary care and treatment". Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Effective January 1, 2024. 1/11/2022SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine 1/11/2022SenateFirst Reading 1/11/2022SenateReferred to Assignments 1/26/2022SenateAssigned to Insurance 2/8/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor 2/10/2022SenateTo Insurance Mandates 2/10/2022SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die