Senate Sponsors: O'MALLEY. House Sponsors: WINTERS Short description: INSURANCE CLAIMS FRAUD PREVNT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act and amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits payment for procuring patients and clients and inducing patients or clients to obtain services or benefits that may be the basis of an insurance claim. Authorizes a person to bring an action against those who violate the Act or Article 46 of the Criminal Code of 1961 and obtain, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000. Authorizes the Attorney General or a State's Attorney to intervene in and control an action brought under the Act. Provides a remedy for employees who suffer retaliation because of actions taken by the employee in furtherance of an action under the Act. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to expand fraudulent claims reporting requirements. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that except as otherwise permitted or authorized by law, rather than as permitted under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and the Medical Practice Act of 1987, it is unlawful to make payments to procure patients or clients. Excludes payment arrangements between insurers and health care providers from the scope of the bill. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0233 Last action date: AUG-02-2001 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status