SPRINGFIELD (WAND News) – A plan moving in Springfield could expand access to Alzheimer’s treatment in Illinois.
Legislation signed into law last year require the state employees insurance program to cover medically necessary FDA-approved treatments and medications to slow progression of the disease. The law also requires coverage for diagnostic testing for doctors to determine the best treatment or medication starting July 1.
Now, lawmakers want to require this coverage for patients on any health insurance plan.
“The requirement applies to private health insurance plans regulated by the state, self-insuring counties, self-insuring municipalities, self-insuring school districts, health maintenance organizations, and limited health service organizations,” said Rep. Mary Gill (D-Chicago).
House Bill 1360 passed unanimously out of the House Insurance Committee Tuesday afternoon. The measure now moves to the House floor for further consideration.
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