§ 356z.73

Illinois § 356z.73

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: REGULATION
• Ch. 215: INSURANCE
• Act 215 ILCS 5/: Illinois Insurance Code.
• Art.: Article XX - Accident And Health Insurance

Text

(Text of Section from P.A. 104-189) Sec. 356z.73. Insurance coverage for dependent parents. (a) A group or individual policy of accident and health insurance issued, amended, delivered, or renewed after January 1, 2026 that provides dependent coverage shall make that dependent coverage available to the parent or stepparent of the insured if the parent or stepparent meets the definition of a qualifying relative under 26 U.S.C. 152(d) and lives or resides within the accident and health insurance policy's service area. (b) This Section does not apply to specialized health care service plans, including student health insurance coverage; Medicare supplement insurance; hospital-only policies; accident-only policies; or specified disease insurance policies that reimburse for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses. (Source: P.A. 103-700, eff. 1-1-25; 104-189, eff. 8-15-25.) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-334) Sec. 356z.73. Insurance coverage for dependent parents. (a) A group or individual policy of accident and health insurance issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 that provides dependent coverage shall make that dependent coverage available to the parent or stepparent of the insured if the parent or stepparent meets the definition of a qualifying relative under 26 U.S.C. 152(d) and lives or resides within the accident and health insurance policy's service area. (b) This Section does not apply to specialized health care service plans, Medicare supplement insurance, hospital-only policies, accident-only policies, or specified disease insurance policies that reimburse for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses. (Source: P.A. 103-700, eff. 1-1-25; 104-334, eff. 8-15-25.) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-417) Sec. 356z.73. Insurance coverage for dependent parents. (a) A group or individual policy of accident and health insurance issued, amended, delivered, or renewed after January 1, 2026 that provides dependent coverage shall make that dependent coverage available to the parent or stepparent of the insured if the parent or stepparent meets the definition of a qualifying relative under 26 U.S.C. 152(d) and lives or resides within the accident and health insurance policy's service area. (b) This Section does not apply to specialized health care service plans, Medicare supplement insurance, hospital-only policies, accident-only policies, or specified disease insurance policies that reimburse for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 103-700, eff. 1-1-25; 104-417, eff. 8-15-25.)