Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

215 ILCS 125/2-8

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1407.01

410 ILCS 50/3.3 new

410 ILCS 50/4

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5404

820 ILCS 305/8

from Ch. 48, par. 138.8

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act and Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that a health care provider may not bill patients for services except for applicable deductibles or copayments or for services not covered when the health care provider has provided the services under a contract with an insurance company or health maintenance organization under which the health care provider has agreed not to seek payment from patients. Provides for enforcement by the Director of Insurance. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that a provider of medical services or related services or items to an injured employee agrees to be bound by charges or payment levels allowed by the Industrial Commission. Provides that disputes regarding reasonableness of fees or charges shall be resolved in accordance with the Act or the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Prohibits a provider, employer, or insurance carrier from seeking payment for services or items from an employee. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/18/2003	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. William E. Peterson
2/18/2003	Senate	First Reading
2/18/2003	Senate	Referred to Rules
2/26/2003	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin
2/26/2003	Senate	Assigned to Labor & Commerce
3/6/2003	Senate	Postponed - Labor & Commerce
3/13/2003	Senate	Postponed - Labor & Commerce
3/14/2003	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

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