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Cake day: June 16th, 2024

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  • “Last year, we enacted the Healthcare Protection Act – allowing doctors and patients to make their own medical decisions without interference from insurance companies. It will save Illinoisans money while improving the quality of medical care in our state.

    “This year, we are going a step further.

    “We need to stop insurance companies from blocking access to mental health. We can do that by banning prior authorization for all behavioral healthcare.

    “And for rural Illinois families and those who live far away from certain medical care, we’ll require insurance reimbursement for reasonable travel costs associated with medical appointments when the distance traveled exceeds network adequacy requirements.

    “The days of unchecked health insurance greed are coming to an end here in Illinois. Predatory practices are being dismantled one by one, and we’re going to lower the cost of healthcare for working families.

    “One of the biggest affordability challenges people are facing is housing. Amid the construction supply chain challenges of the past few years, along with higher interest rates, Illinois’ housing inventory decreased more than the national average. That’s got to change.