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Costa Howard Measure to Protect Access to Preventative Health Care for Women Passes Illinois House

May 27, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that women continue to have access to potentially lifesaving breast cancer screenings, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, recently passed legislation to clarify language under the Affordable Care Act that has been interpreted to...

Kalish Backs Legislation Protecting Health Care for Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions

May 26, 2019 | Kalish

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions will be protected from health care cuts at the federal level under a bill backed by state Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, preserving critical consumer protections.“Health care for millions of...

Willis Bill to Require Health Plans to Cover Cleft Pallet and Lip Surgeries

May 22, 2019 | Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children who were born with common birth defects like cleft palates and lips will have access to needed treatment under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, requiring big insurance companies to cover the cost of...

Mussman Fights to Ensure Coverage for Those with Pre-Existing Conditions

May 15, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Donald Trump’s extreme attacks on health care, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation to help maintain health care coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.“Healthcare should be a fundamental...

Carroll Bill Protects Health Care for Illinoisans

May 14, 2019 | Carroll

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect peoples’ health care, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is sponsoring legislation that would prevent Donald Trump from stripping away pre-existing condition coverages.“While Donald Trump is attempting to roll back...

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