Illinois Code § 215 ILCS 5/356p

Breast implant removal.
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
Sec. 356p. 

Breast implant removal. 

No individual or group policy of
accident and health insurance shall deny coverage for the removal of breast
implants when the removal of the implants is medically necessary treatment
for a sickness or injury. This Section does not apply to surgery performed
for removal of breast implants that were implanted solely for cosmetic
reasons. For the purpose of this Section, cosmetic reasons does not include
cosmetic surgery performed as reconstruction resulting from sickness or
injury.

‹ Prev All Illinois sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.