Illinois Governor Signs Bill Capping Insulin Costs

By Ariel Cohen / January 24, 2020 at 6:19 PM
Illinois Democratic Governor J.B Pritzker on Friday (Jan. 24) signed a measure capping out-of-pocket costs for insulin prescriptions, making Illinois one of the first states in the nation to do so. The legislation, approved by the state legislature in November , sets a $100 monthly cap on insulin out-of-pocket costs for residents with commercial insurance plans regulated by the state. The legislation also requires the state’s Department of Insurance, along with the Departments of Human Service and Healthcare and Family...


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