This proposal states all downcoding determinations must be made or reviewed by a real person and insurance companies would be required to notify doctors if a service is downcoded.

The Illinois House could vote on a bill this month to increase access to behavioral healthcare by requiring insurance companies expand coverage.

Sponsors believe the insurance industry should be banned from using genetic information to determine healthcare coverage.

The Democrat is continuing a battle with State Farm after an insurance reform plan failed to pass out of the House last month.

A state Democratic plan would require insurance companies to cover screening for peripheral artery disease. The disease happens when blood flow is blocked from reaching the foot. It can be asymptomatic for patients until it is too late. Often times it causes severe health issues, which require amputations.