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IL SR1701
Resolution
Status
Failed
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Cullerton
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AI Summary
- Urges U.S. Congress not to enact laws preventing individuals with pre-existing conditions from accessing affordable health care
- Notes that the Affordable Care Act has provided health insurance coverage to 850,000 people in Illinois from 2010 to 2015, including through Medicaid expansion
- Highlights that the ACA prohibits health insurers from charging more, denying coverage, or limiting benefits based on pre-existing conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or cancer
- States that repealing the individual mandate through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will likely increase premiums and substantially increase the number of uninsured Americans, particularly those with pre-existing conditions
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to President Trump, congressional leadership, and all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
ACA-PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019
Committee Referrals
Assignments7/1/2018
Public Health5/21/2018
Assignments5/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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