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Hernandez Supports Measure to Require Coverage for Lifesaving EpiPens

Sep 23, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require insurance companies to cover epinephrine injection devices for children was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Life-threatening food allergies are very common among...

Carroll’s EpiPen Coverage Bill Passes House

Apr 2, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover lifesaving EpiPens for children under legislation passed by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook. Carroll presented the bill to the House last week alongside his young daughter, Brooke, who manages...