Category: Insurance

House approves regulations of AI use by insurance coverage, other bills

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 10, 2025 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois House approved a bevy of healthcare bills Wednesday, including one regulating how health insurers use artificial intelligence to decide coverage and whether to deny care.

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Lawmakers look to address surprise billing for ambulance services

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 3, 2025 | Insurance, Top Stories | 0

A Senate committee approved a plan to prevent residents from incurring higher out-of-pocket costs if they receive services from a nonparticipating ground ambulance provider.

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Illinois joins coalition urging Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 21, 2025 | Federal Government, Insurance, Top Stories | 0

The head of Illinois’ forthcoming state-based health insurance marketplace joined colleagues from 18 other states on Thursday to ask Congressional leaders to extend enhanced premium tax credits before they expire at the end of this year.

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Committee approves ban on copays for sexual assault examinations

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 18, 2025 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A House committee approved a proposal that will waive copays for sexual assault examinations.

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House committee approves removal of prior authorization for HIV medications

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 13, 2025 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A House committee approved a plan this week to codify guidance that allows doctors to prescribe HIV medication and preventative care without needing prior authorization.

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