Update: Out-of-Network Bill in Illinois

ICEP has leaed that the Goveor’s office is not likely to take any action on HB 5085 until close to the February 15 deadline.  His staff is interested in what alteatives the interested parties can agree upon by that date.  No action is likely this week, however, since legislative sessions were cancelled due to the weather.

 In the interim, SB 72 has been introduced.  The reaction to SB 72 from the hospital-based specialty societies, including ICEP, has been negative and alteatives are being drafted.  A link to SB 72 is here:

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=72&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=54663&SessionID=84

 Another bill, HB 221, which is very similar to HB 5085, has been introduced in the House.  ICEP has been informed that the sponsor does not plan to advance that bill as of now.

ICEP will continue to keep you informed about the out-of-network issue as more developments occur. Please continue to check the website for new information.