CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to strengthen the state’s Health Carrier External Review Act, which allows a consumer to appeal certain health insurance claim denials to independent review organizations approved by the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI). House Bill 224 ensures that Illinois law conforms to numerous minimum consumer protections required by federal law.
“Too many Illinois patients and their families have paid expensive premiums for health insurance only to see…
