INSURANCE- COCHLEAR IMPLANT House SponsorsRep. Christine Winger 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 215 ILCS 5/356z.24 new215 ILCS 125/5-3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2 Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act must provide coverage for hearing instruments and related services for individuals who have received a cochlear implant as a result of complete deafness at birth. Effective immediately. 2/8/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Christine Winger 2/8/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/8/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die