Illinois Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Health Care Reforms and Protections

Illinois lawmakers have passed a package of health insurance reforms, including a ban on step therapy and certain short-term insurance plans, sending it to Governor J.B. Pritzker for approval. The legislation aims to prohibit controversial insurance practices, improve transparency, and enhance patient access to prescribed treatments. The reforms are expected to cost the state insurance plan and Medicaid a combined $65 million but promise long-term savings and better healthcare access.