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SB 229

INS-HEALTH PLAN BENEFIT DATA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lakesia Collins

Illinois bill requiring health insurers to transparently report standardized benefit data to state regulators and consumers to improve coverage understanding and market oversight.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 229

Legislative bill overview

SB 229 requires health insurance plans to provide transparent data about their benefit structures, coverage limitations, and cost-sharing arrangements to consumers and regulators. The bill mandates standardized reporting of plan benefit information to the Illinois Department of Insurance, making this data more accessible to the public. This addresses concerns about health plan complexity and the difficulty consumers face in understanding their coverage.

Why is this important

Health insurance is often difficult for consumers to navigate, with varying deductibles, copayments, and coverage exclusions creating confusion about actual costs. By requiring standardized benefit data reporting, the bill could help consumers make informed insurance choices and enable regulators to identify problematic coverage gaps or unfair practices. Better transparency may also allow policymakers to identify trends in insurance market practices across Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Insurance companies may argue that standardized data collection and reporting requirements increase operational costs, which could be passed to consumers through higher premiums
  • Competitive concerns: Insurers might worry that detailed benefit comparison data enables competitors to undercut their offerings or allows public criticism of plan designs
  • Data privacy and security: Collecting comprehensive plan benefit data requires careful handling to protect sensitive health information and prevent misuse of competitive business information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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