Category: Legislature

Lawmakers consider expansion of chronic pain treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 19, 2024 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

The General Assembly is weighing a plan to expand the ability of prescribers to make chronic pain health treatment decisions for their patients.

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Pritzker announces $72 million of medical debt forgiven for Illinoisans

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 15, 2024 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

More than $72 million worth of medical debt has been forgiven for 52,745 Illinoisans through the first round of a new state program, Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.

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Lawmakers consider expanding coverage of speech therapies for individuals who stutter

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 14, 2024 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on a plan to expand insurance coverage for speech therapy for individuals who stutter.

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Advocates highlight funding, administrative challenges for substance use disorder treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 8, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Legislature, Opioids, Top Stories | 0

Funding shortages and administrative burdens continue to be barriers for substance use disorder providers, advocates told lawmakers Thursday.

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Pritzker says discussions ongoing for veto, spring session post-election

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 8, 2024 | Federal Government, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that conversations have started on whether state lawmakers need to take action during this month’s veto session or early next spring in response to Republican Donald Trump’s re-election as president.

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