All Companies Writing Accident and Health Insurance and Manage Care Plans in Illinois : Company Bulletin 2022-09 - Contrast Media Shortage

Springfield Office 320 W. Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62767 (217) 782-4515 Chicago Office 122 S. Michigan Ave., 19th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 814-2420 Illinois Department of Insurance JB PRITZKER Governor DANA POPISH SEVERINGHAUS Director TO: All Companies Writing Accident and Health Insurance and Manage Care Plans in Illinois FROM: Dana Popish Severinghaus, Director DATE: June 1, 2022 RE: Company Bulletin 2022-09 - Contrast Media Shortage The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a COVID-19 factory shutdown in China is impacting the availability of contrast media supplies. The most current information on the shortage can be found on the FDA website. The supply of contrast media is expected to increase in the coming weeks, but the shortages could have significant impacts in the short-term. During this shortage, the Department encourages all health issuers to take proactive steps to mitigate the impact on insureds. Issuers should work with providers to identify and provide coverage for alternative treatment options when appropriate. Please see the American College of Radiology resource page on alternative treatment options. Questions regarding this Company Bulletin should be directed to DOI.InfoDesk@illinois.gov.