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Lilly-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Takes Effect

Feb 7, 2018 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As of Jan. 1, individual or group accidental health insurance coverage companies are prohibited from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions under a new law supported by State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Oak Park. “Having access to affordable...

Hernandez-Backed Law to Protect Illinoisans with Pre-existing Conditions Goes Into Effect

Jan 10, 2018 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, to prevent health insurance companies from denying care to Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. “Healthcare is one of the most...

Halpin-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Takes Effect

Jan 5, 2018 | Halpin

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – As of Jan. 1, individual or group accidental health insurance coverage companies are prohibited from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions under a new law supported by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island. “The proposed changes to healthcare...

Hoffman Proposal Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Becomes Law

Sep 15, 2017 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill.– Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was recently...

Willis Passes Controls on Health Insurance Rates, Protections for People with Preexisting Conditions

May 12, 2017 | Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to a federal law which would strip insurance from people with preexisting conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is fighting to stop massive insurance companies...