HB5131Introduced in the House
INSURANCE CLAIM DISCRIMINATION
Introduced by Kevin Schmidt, District 114
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a health insurance issuer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this State a health insurance policy shall not discriminate with respect to participation under the health insurance policy against a health care professional who is acting within the scope of the health care professional's license or certification under applicable State law. Provides that a health insurance issuer is not required to contract with any health care professional willing to abide by the terms and conditions for participation established by the health insurance issuer. Provides that a health insurance issuer is not prohibited from establishing varying reimbursement rates based on quality or performance measures.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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