INS CD-WELLNESS COVERAGE Senate SponsorsSen. Dan Kotowski and Toi W. Hutchinson-Dale A. Righter House Sponsors(Rep. Sidney H. Mathias-Elizabeth Coulson-Rosemary Mulligan-Darlene J. Senger-Ronald A. Wait, John D. Cavaletto, Michael G. Connelly, Kay Hatcher, Sandy Cole, Raymond Poe, Rich Brauer and Dennis M. Reboletti) 8/24/2009SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0639 5 ILCS 375/6.11215 ILCS 5/356z.15 new215 ILCS 125/5-3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Illinois Insurance Code, and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that a policy or plan that provides coverage for hospital or medical treatment on an expense incurred basis, may offer a reasonably designed program for wellness coverage that allows for certain incentives for participation in health behavior wellness programs that are approved or offered by the insurer or plan. Provides that wellness coverage, as defined in the Act, shall satisfy the requirements for an exception from the general prohibition against discrimination based on a health factor under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Contains a nonacceleration clause. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2010.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as introduced with the following changes. Sets forth requirements concerning (1) opportunities for participants to qualify for incentives, (2) alternatives for participants to satisfy applicable wellness program standards where it is unreasonably difficult due to the participant's medical condition, and (3) the ratio of the total incentive monetary amount to the cost of employee-only coverage. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2010.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that individuals who are unable to participate in incentives due to an adverse health factor shall not be penalized based upon an adverse health status. Sets forth a definition of "reasonably designed program". Deletes a provision concerning rulemaking authority.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes references to health spending accounts. Deletes language that provides that the insured or enrollee may be required to provide evidence of demonstrative compliance with treatment recommendations as determined by the health insurer or managed care plan. 2/20/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski 2/20/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 3/4/2009SenateAssigned to Insurance 3/12/2009SenateDo Pass Insurance; 012-000-000 3/12/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 17, 2009 3/25/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski 3/25/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/30/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance 3/30/2009SenateSecond Reading 3/30/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 31, 2009 3/31/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Insurance; 010-000-000 4/1/2009SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/1/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Kotowski 4/1/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/1/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson 4/1/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 4/1/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-001 4/1/2009HouseArrived in House 4/1/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/1/2009HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 4/1/2009HouseFirst Reading 4/1/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/14/2009HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee 4/28/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 017-000-000 4/28/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 4/30/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/11/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 5/12/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/12/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/12/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/13/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 5/13/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/13/2009HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 5/13/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/18/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/18/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael G. Connelly 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer 5/20/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 5/20/2009SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 5/20/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 21, 2009 5/21/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Dan Kotowski 5/21/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/21/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Dan Kotowski 5/21/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/22/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Insurance 5/22/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Insurance 5/26/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Insurance; 008-000-000 5/26/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Insurance; 008-000-000 5/27/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 059-000-000 5/27/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 059-000-000 5/27/2009SenatePassed Both Houses 6/25/2009SenateSent to the Governor 8/24/2009SenateGovernor Approved 8/24/2009SenateEffective Date January 1, 2010 8/24/2009SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0639