SB1471 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

INS-HEALTH CARE/AMBULANCE
Last Action

3/21/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Linda Holmes
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall require an ambulance provider to bill a beneficiary, insured, enrollee, or health insurance issuer when prohibited by any other law, rule, ordinance, contract, or agreement. Limits home rule powers. Changes the definition of "emergency services" and "health care provider". Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Removes language providing that upon reasonable demand by a provider of emergency transportation by ambulance, a health maintenance organization shall promptly pay to the provider, subject to coverage limitations stated in the contract or evidence of coverage, the charges for emergency transportation by ambulance provided to an enrollee in a health care plan arranged for by the health maintenance organization.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/31/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
1/31/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/31/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Insurance
3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments