# Illinois SB2943: INS-CLEFT LIP AND PALATE CARE

Illinois SB2943, INS-CLEFT LIP AND PALATE CARE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2943
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: INS-CLEFT LIP AND PALATE CARE
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-27
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, insurance
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning coverage for cleft lip and cleft palate, provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage for the medically necessary care and treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate for children or adults (instead of only for children under the age of 19). Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Includes the care and treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate in provisions concerning coverage for dental services. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (6)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Assigned to Insurance (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2943.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2943.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2943-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).