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Prior Authorization-emergency

It became law on Jul 19, 2024.

IL HB 4055 · House Bill · 103rd

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
+6
Latest action
Jul 19, 2024

What it does

Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Changes the definition of "emergency services" to provide that for the purposes of the provisions, emergency services are not required to be provided in the emergency department of a hospital. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, a health insurance issuer or a contracted utilization review organization may not require prior authorization or approval by the health plan for emergency services.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jul 19, 2024

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It is law in Illinois. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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