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Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Senate Democrats champion new laws to expand and protect children’s mental health care
Senate Democrats champion new laws to expand and protect children’s mental health care
Collins says goodbye to ghost guns with new law
Collins says goodbye to ghost guns with new law
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime

Senator Holmes moves to reform prior authorization practices by health insurers

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Published: Thursday, May 06, 2021 09:09 AM

holmes 050521SPRINGFIELD – Prior authorization is a health insurance company practice meant to ensure treatments are medically necessary, but it often forces patients to wait too long for treatments they need. House Bill 711, sponsored by State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) to rein in that practice, passed the Senate Insurance Committee on Wednesday.

“People requiring surgery, supplies or services often experience stressful delays as they await approval for medical treatment, and it is past time to shorten and simplify that process,” Holmes said. “For those with chronic or life-threatening conditions, it can be an ongoing battle for however long the treatment continues.”

The Prior Authorization Reform Act would create a system that requires transparency, appropriate peer-to-peer review, medically appropriate timelines for both urgent and non-urgent care, and continuity of care. If authorization is approved for a given treatment, related supplies or services would also be considered to be authorized, and the approval would remain in effect for the extent of the care.

Read more: Senator Holmes moves to reform prior authorization practices by health insurers

Stadelman: Flying American-made flags is the right thing to do

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Published: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 02:27 PM

stadelman flags 050521SPRINGFIELD – State agencies and institutions could only purchase American and Illinois flags manufactured in the United States under a measure sponsored by State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) that passed committee Wednesday.

“This is the right thing to do. As a government, we have no business flying our state and nation’s flags if they aren’t made in America,” Stadelman said. “Supporting our local businesses and economies should always take priority.”

Read more: Stadelman: Flying American-made flags is the right thing to do

Peters advances legislation that would decriminalize HIV transmission

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Published: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 02:15 PM

peters 050521SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) is continuing an effort to decriminalize the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus.

“Having HIV is a health care concern, not a crime,” Peters said. “People living with HIV don’t need to worry about facing criminal charges for simply living.”

 

Read more: Peters advances legislation that would decriminalize HIV transmission

Villanueva moves to reinstate Immigrant Impact Task Force

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Published: Wednesday, May 05, 2021 12:28 PM

villanueva 050521SPRINGFIELD – To protect the wellbeing of immigrant communities, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) passed legislation in the Illinois Senate that would reinstate the Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force.

“We need this task force in order to determine where relief efforts have fallen short for immigrant communities,” Villanueva said. “We must address the systemic disinvestment in our area and build a recovery that benefits all Illinoisans, regardless of status.”

The legislation would reinstate the Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force, which ended at the start of 2021. The task force would examine where the state can improve relations and services in immigrant communities, the impact of the pandemic, disbursement of funds to immigrant communities, practices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the state among other issues.

Read more: Villanueva moves to reinstate Immigrant Impact Task Force

  1. Castro spearheads measure to provide housing and other support to those with mental illnesses
  2. Martwick measures promoting mental health awareness in schools passes committee
  3. Belt: Illinois students are more than their ACT scores
  4. Bennett continues work to improve children’s higher education savings program

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Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois
Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – On Sunday, May 29, Illinois will be celebrating College Savings Day thanks to a resolution led by Senate Higher Education Chair Scott Bennett. “As parents and children set their...

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Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings
Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has new laws on the books to combat car hijackings, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. Hastings (D-Frankfort) supported three bipartisan measures that were...

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Belt-supported laws aim to address increase in carjackings
Belt-supported laws aim to address increase in carjackings
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt supported proposals to address the increase in car thefts and hijackings that were signed into law Thursday. According to a January report from...

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Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Legislation to end surprise medical bills, sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie, was signed into law on Thursday. “It’s shameful that someone receiving medical care would experience financial...

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Mattson and Avelar work together to host school supply drive
Mattson and Avelar work together to host school supply drive
CREST HILL – To ensure children in Will County have access to school supplies this fall, State Senator Eric Mattson and Representative Dagmara Avelar are hosting a school supply drive...

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Vehicle registration fee reduction for older Illinoisans
Vehicle registration fee reduction for older Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD – A measure reducing the registration fee for older Illinoisans was signed into law this month under legislation supported by State Senator Patrick Joyce. “This new law is especially helpful...

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