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SB 230

INS-NONPARTICIPATING PROVIDERS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lakesia Collins

Illinois SB 230 regulates non-participating insurance providers, likely to address patient costs and protections in out-of-network healthcare situations.

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Bill Summary · SB 230

Legislative bill overview

SB 230 addresses the regulation of non-participating insurance providers in Illinois. The bill was recently introduced and referred to committee assignments, where it will undergo initial review before substantive debate. The specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative records.

Why is this important

Non-participating providers—healthcare providers who don't have contracts with insurance companies—significantly affect patient costs through balance billing and out-of-network charges. Illinois legislation in this area can impact how much patients pay out-of-pocket and what protections exist when they receive care from providers outside their insurance network.

Potential points of contention

  • Provider network access vs. insurance costs: Regulations protecting patients from non-participating provider charges may increase insurance premiums or reduce provider choice
  • Balance billing protections: Disagreement over what constitutes fair billing practices and who bears financial responsibility
  • Healthcare market competition: Questions about whether restrictions on non-participating providers help or hurt competition and innovation in the healthcare marketplace

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

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