Major health insurance changes to become law in Illinois – Center Square

Among other things, the law bars the use of a restriction known as “step therapy” that requires a patient to try and fail on treatments preferred by the insurance company before they can access the treatment recommended by their doctor. HPA also prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization before a patient can receive emergency treatment at a psychiatric facility.

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