Information for Uninsured People and Families

Reform is particularly important in our state because Illinois is one of 12 states that are projected to have the largest number of early deaths in the next ten years due to lack of health insurance. Illinois is also 6th among all 50 states and the District of Columbia in deaths among 25-64 year-olds due to lack of health insurance. (Families USA Foundation)

What can be done?

Beginning this year, health insurance companies can no longer deny coverage to children with preexisting conditions or drop people from coverage when they get sick, and they must allow young people up to their 26th birthday to remain on their parent’s policy. Read more about
-Key Provisions that take Effect Immediately

Will more people in Illinois be able to get affordable health insurance?

Illinois Department of Insurance has outlined additional changes that have become law under the new health care legislation. These changes will help people in Illinois to get the health insurance they need. See the chart on National Health Insurance Reform – Comparison To Current Illinois Law.

 

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