Amends the Telehealth Act. Provides that the Act applies to all health insurance coverage offered by health insurance issuers regulated by the Department of Insurance or the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the medical assistance program authorized under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that any policy, contract, or certificate of health insurance coverage that does not distinguish between in-network and out-of-network providers shall be subject to the Act as though all providers were in-network. Provides that health insurance issuers shall cover all telehealth services rendered by a health care professional to deliver any clinically appropriate, medically necessary covered services. Restricts health insurance issuers from engaging in specified activities. Provides that health care professionals and facilities shall determine the appropriateness of specific sites, technology platforms, and technology vendors for a telehealth service, as long as delivered services adhere to privacy laws. Changes the term "telehealth" to "telehealth services". Makes corresponding changes. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning coverage for telehealth services, makes changes to definitions. Provides that coverage and reimbursement for telehealth services delivered by health care professionals and facilities shall comply with the Telehealth Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department and managed care organizations shall comply with the Telehealth Act and removes provisions concerning behavioral health and medical services via telehealth. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5 ILCS 100/5, 215 ILCS 5/356, 225 ILCS 150/5, 225 ILCS 150/10, 225 ILCS 150/15, 225 ILCS 150/20, 225 ILCS 150/25, 225 ILCS 150/30, 225 ILCS 150/35, 305 ILCS 5/5
Engrossed: 5 ILCS 100/5, 215 ILCS 5/356, 225 ILCS 150/5, 225 ILCS 150/10, 225 ILCS 150/15, 225 ILCS 150/20, 225 ILCS 150/25, 225 ILCS 150/30, 225 ILCS 150/35, 305 ILCS 5/5