Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5600 — INS CD-AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage for audiological services and hearing aids for children up to 18 years of age. Provides that this coverage shall only apply to hearing aids that are prescribed, filled, and dispensed by a licensed audiologist. Provides that a policy or plan may limit the hearing aid benefit payable for each hearing-impaired ear to every 38 months. Provides that a policy or plan may provide for up to 4 additional ear molds per year for children up to 2 years of age.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Motion Filed to Discharge Committee Rep. Rosemary Mulligan

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  6. Remains in Insurance Committee

  7. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Insurance Committee; 008-007-000

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Insurance Committee; by Voice Vote

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Insurance Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

  14. Assigned to Insurance Committee

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rosemary Mulligan

Sponsors

  • Rosemary Mulligan · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Rosemary Mulligan

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5600 do?
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage for audiological services and hearing aids for children up to 18 years of age. Provides that this coverage shall only apply to hearing aids that are prescribed, filled, and dispensed by a licensed audiologist. Provides that a policy or plan may limit the hearing aid benefit payable for each hearing-impaired ear to every 38 months. Provides that a policy or plan may provide for up to 4 additional ear molds per year for children up to 2 years of age.
Who sponsors HB 5600?
HB 5600 is sponsored by Rosemary Mulligan.
What is the current status of HB 5600?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5600?
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