Illinois HB1085 Explained: Collective Action for Better Insurance Pay | Rose Metivier

Illinois HB1085 could mean higher insurance reimbursement for therapists—but what does the law actually require, and how will it affect group practices? Sarah Buino welcomes Rose Metivier, LCPC, Chief Operations Officer at Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, to Group Practice (R)evolution for a practical conversation about Illinois insurance reform, therapist reimbursement, and the power of collective action. In this episode: How HB1085 changes reimbursement rates and billing protections Which insurance plans are covered—and which aren't What practice owners should know before January 2027 How to recognize and report insurance noncompliance Why collective action is essential to changing mental healthcare Rose also shares how she became involved in legislative advocacy and why even small actions—attending a meeting, contacting a representative, or sharing reliable information—can make a difference. Our liberation hinges on smaller, daily acts of collective action. Resources mentioned: Illinois HB1085 Self-Funded vs. Fully-Funded Insurance Cheat Sheet Illinois Department of Insurance The People's Lobby Build Better Health Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics Subscribe to Head Heart Business Therapy for more conversations about building ethical, sustainable, and equitable mental health practices. #IllinoisHB1085 #GroupPracticeRevolution #TherapistAdvocacy 00:00 Illinois HB1085: What Therapists Need to Know 05:07 Meet Rose Metivier: Insurance Reform and Advocacy 07:00 How Therapists Can Take Collective Action 11:10 Why Therapist Reimbursement Needs Reform 13:35 New Billing Protections and Faster Credentialing 16:27 Which Insurance Plans Qualify for HB1085? 20:26 What Therapists Actually Need to Do (Nothing!) 24:07 What Group Practice Owners Should Tell Their Staff 28:05 Preparing Your Practice for Reimbursement Changes 31:44 Holding Insurance Companies Accountable Website: https://www.headheartbiztherapy.com Facebook:   / headheartbiztherapy   Instagram:   / headheartbiztherapy   Join the Authentic Leaders Group with Sarah Buino: https://bit.ly/cwhauthenticleaders