state_legiscan_drain · IL
INS-HEARING CARE PLAN
January 13, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit hearing care organizations in Illinois from requiring hearing instrument professionals to accept fees for non-covered services as a condition of plan participation, and would require written disclosure of hearing care benefits to enrollees, prospective enrollees, and professionals. It would also prohibit representing discount hearing care benefits as funded benefits, and would align with CMS guidance on covered services. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Source: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2838&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104
Common questions
- What does "INS-HEARING CARE PLAN" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit hearing care organizations in Illinois from requiring hearing instrument professionals to accept fees for non-covered…
- When was it published?
- It was published on January 13, 2026.