Illinois § 4-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-15.
(a) No contract or evidence of coverage for basic health care services delivered, issued for delivery, renewed or amended by a Health Maintenance Organization shall exclude coverage for emergency transportation by ambulance. For the purposes of this Section, the term "emergency" means a need for immediate medical attention resulting from a life threatening condition or situation or a need for immediate medical attention as otherwise reasonably determined by a physician, public safety official or other emergency medical personnel. (b) Upon reasonable demand by a provider of emergency transportation by ambulance, a Health Maintenance Organization shall promptly pay to the provider, subject to coverage limitations stated in the contract or evidence of coverage, the charges for emergency transportation by ambulance provided to an enrollee in a health care plan arranged for by the Health Maintenance Organization. By accepting any such payment from the Health Maintenance Organization, the provider of emergency transportation by ambulance agrees not to seek any payment from the enrollee for services provided to the enrollee. (Source: P.A. 86-833; 86-1028.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-15 cover?
Section 4-15 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 4-15?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 4-15 apply to my situation?
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