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Villa Highlights Importance of Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 16, 2019 | Villa

BATAVIA, Ill. – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is highlighting a new law she passed that will expand insurance coverage for mammograms. “Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women, and the risks are...

Mussman Supported Measure to Protect Access to Women’s Preventative Health Care Sent to Governor

Jun 13, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To clarify language under the Affordable Care Act that has been used to block access to diagnostic mammograms for women, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported legislation that will ensure women continue to have access to...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Bill Requiring Insurance Companies to Expand Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients

Jun 12, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is demanding big insurance companies stop nickel and diming breast cancer patients, passing legislation that will require health plans to cover potentially lifesaving diagnostic tests. “Our current health...