SB 174

Abstract

Creates the In-Office Membership Care Act. Provides the requirements for an in-office membership care agreement between a primary care provider and patient. Provides where in-office membership care services may be provided. Provides that an in-office membership care agreement is not subject to the Illinois Insurance Code and that services provided under an in-office membership care agreement shall not be submitted to an insurer for payment. Provides a disclaimer each in-office membership care agreement shall include concerning not providing health insurance coverage. Provides restrictions on the transfer of an in-office membership care agreement. Provides that the Act does not prohibit health care providers who are not primary care providers from entering into agreements with patients. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Insurance Code. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes the In-Office Membership Care Act apply only to dental care. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes the In-Office Membership Care Act apply only to dental care. In provisions concerning the effect of the Act, provides that the Act does not prohibit dental care providers who are not dental care providers offering in-office membership care agreements from entering into agreements with patients (rather than the Act does not prohibit dental care providers who are not dental care providers from entering into agreements with patients). Effective immediately.