Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 11 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 2846 — AUTOIMMUNE ENCEPHALITIS CODING

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0488

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2019. Enacted.

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  • 29 sponsors

    0 primary, 29 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, provides that treatment administered or prescribed after July 18, 2017 shall be covered. Provides that for billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until a code is assigned. Provides that coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may not be denied due to a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalopathy or autoimmune encephalitis. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that for billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until the American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services create and assign a specific code for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Provides that thereafter, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may be coded as autoimmune encephalitis, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, or pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 2846 includes additional details about how certain pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders related to streptococcal infections should be classified for billing purposes. It specifies that until there is a specific code from medical authorities, these disorders will be treated as autoimmune encephalitis. This change is important because it ensures that children with these disorders can receive appropriate insurance coverage without being denied based on their diagnosis. Additionally, it protects access to treatment by clarifying how these conditions are categorized in the healthcare system.

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HB2846 Engrossed LRB101 09717 RAB 54817 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
HB2846 Enrolled LRB101 09717 RAB 54817 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
A treatment that is administered or prescribed after July 18, 2017 shall be covered.
For billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until the American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services create and assign a specific code for pediatric HB2846 Enrolled - 2 - LRB101 09717 RAB 54817 b autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
For billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until a code is HB2846 Engrossed - 2 - LRB101 09717 RAB 54817 b assigned.
Thereafter, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may be coded as autoimmune encephalitis, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, or pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
Coverage under this Section may not be denied due to a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalopathy or autoimmune encephalitis.
1396a, and the State shall not assume any obligation for the cost of coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
1396a, and HB2846 Enrolled - 3 - LRB101 09717 RAB 54817 b the State shall not assume any obligation for the cost of coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
This Act takes effect upon HB2846 Engrossed - 3 - LRB101 09717 RAB 54817 b becoming law.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0488

  2. Effective Date August 23, 2019

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Concurs

  7. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Deb Conroy

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2

  14. Arrived in House

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  18. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Fine

  19. Recalled to Second Reading

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Insurance; 017-000-000

  21. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Insurance

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Insurance

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2019

  24. Second Reading

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Insurance

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine

  31. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

  32. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2019

  34. Do Pass Insurance; 018-000-000

  35. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  36. Postponed - Insurance

  37. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  38. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  39. Assigned to Insurance

  40. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

  41. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton

  42. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  43. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  44. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  45. Referred to Assignments

  46. First Reading

  47. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  48. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  49. Arrive in Senate

  50. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne

  51. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000

  52. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  53. Second Reading - Short Debate

  54. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  55. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy

  56. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  57. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  58. Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 021-000-000

  59. Reported Back To Insurance Committee;

  60. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Insurance Committee; 003-000-000

  61. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  62. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  63. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas

  64. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  65. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

  66. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa

  67. To Health Insurance Subcommittee

  68. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin

  69. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli

  70. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  71. Assigned to Insurance Committee

  72. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  73. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson

  74. Referred to Rules Committee

  75. First Reading

  76. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy

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0 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (29)

Not signed on (154)

154 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 116 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19001
Democrat 49000
Unaffiliated 48001
Total 116002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Reitz — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Brady — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jones — Yea
Kalish — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Turner — Yea
Marron — Yea
Connor — Yea
Unes — Yea
Conroy — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Davis — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Willis — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Mazzochi — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Not Voting
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Unaffiliated 24002
Democrat 20000
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Manar — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Righter — Yea
Schimpf — Not Voting
Harris — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 112 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 47003
Democrat 47001
Republican 18002
Total 112006
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sommer — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
Bailey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Batinick — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Frese — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Brady — Yea
Turner — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Unes — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Harris — Yea
Welter — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Connor — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Williams — Yea
Jones — Yea
Costello — Yea
Willis — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Kalish — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Davis — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Marron — Yea
Bennett — Not Voting
Wehrli — Not Voting
Demmer — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Not Voting
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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What does HB 2846 do?
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, provides that treatment administered or prescribed after July 18, 2017 shall be covered. Provides that for billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until a code is assigned. Provides that coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may not be denied due to a diagnosis of autoimmune encephalopathy or autoimmune encephalitis. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that for billing and diagnosis purposes, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome shall be coded as autoimmune encephalitis until the American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services create and assign a specific code for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Provides that thereafter, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome may be coded as autoimmune encephalitis, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, or pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
Who sponsors HB 2846?
HB 2846 is sponsored by Glowiak Hilton, Deb Conroy, Frances Ann Hurley, Grant Wehrli, Dan Swanson (Republican), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Karina Villa, Michael P. McAuliffe, Diane Pappas, Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Mike Murphy, Avery Bourne, Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Bill Cunningham, Jacqueline Y. Collins, Iris Y. Martinez, Thomas Cullerton, Steve McClure (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), Terry Link, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Martin J. Moylan (Democrat), Terra Costa Howard (Democrat), and Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2846?
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