Purpose

215 ILCS 200/5
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(215 ILCS 200/5) Sec. 5. Purpose. The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) the health care professional-patient relationship is paramount and should not be subject to third-party intrusion; (2) prior authorization programs shall be subject to member coverage agreements and medical policies but shall not hinder the independent medical judgment of a physician or health care provider; and (3) prior authorization programs must be transparent to ensure a fair and consistent process for health care providers and patients. (Source: P.A. 102-409, eff. 1-1-22.)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.aspFetched: 10/17/2026

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