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New Law Inspired by Illinois Jaw Cancer Patients’ Struggle Closes Health Insurance Gaps

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Tuesday, September 03, 2024 11:04 AM

State Senator Laura FineGLENVIEW – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, aimed at addressing critical gaps in Illinois' health insurance, has been signed into law by the governor. The new law guarantees individuals with major jaw injuries including those caused by cancer, access to essential medical treatments without the fear of insurance denials.

“This law closes a major loophole for patients requiring necessary medical treatments for a life-threatening disease. It ensures that in a time of crisis, no one has to experience financial roadblocks to receiving medical care,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This new law is a common sense solution resulting from the collaboration between the Illinois State Dental Society and the Insurance industry.  As a result, cancer patients requiring jaw surgery will have coverage for the care they need.”

The legislation started when an Illinois resident undergoing treatment for Jaw cancer required extensive reconstructive surgery and dental implants to restore basic functions like eating and speaking. However, when this patient turned to their insurance provider for help, they were met with denial. The insurance company labeled the dental implants as "cosmetic," refusing to cover the cost, despite the critical and obvious role these implants played in the patient's recovery.

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New Fine law protects state workers from opioid overdose

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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:29 PM

State Senator Laura FineSPRINGFIELD – To protect state employees from unexpected opioid overdoses in the workplace, a new law championed by State Senator Laura Fine aims to provide protection through the availability of lifesaving resources.

“The opioid crisis can impact any community, and we need to ensure no one is left without necessary resources to save a life,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This law supports our state’s workforce by expanding access to opioid antagonists to trained workers.”

This law allows opioid antagonists to be made available at state agencies once employees are trained on how to properly administer the medication. The law also protects employees from civil liability should they administer the overdose reversal medication.

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Fine law to expand insurance coverage of vaccines

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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:28 PM

State Senator Laura FineSPRINGFIELD –   In an effort to protect individuals from certain illnesses, State Senator Laura Fine championed a law to require insurance coverage for the administration of yearly vaccines.

“Choosing to be vaccinated for COVID or the common flu is a personal decision that allows an individual to look after their own wellbeing,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “Patients seeking to protect their health are now able to do so without the added barrier vaccination administration costs can present.”

Although there may not be a cost for the vaccine, there are times when patients are required to pay the vaccine administration fee. Under SB 2744, all state-regulated insurance plans would be required to cover the administration fees associated with COVID-19 vaccines, flu vaccines and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

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Hotel industry to reduce plastic waste thanks to Fine law

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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:23 PM

State Senator Laura FineSPRINGFIELD – In an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste across Illinois, State Senator Laura Fine championed a law to phase out the use of small, single-use plastic bottles in hotels.

“Tiny plastic bottles provided by hotels that contain personal care products, like shampoo and conditioner, produce unnecessary plastic pollution,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “By taking an environmentally conscious approach to hospitality, we can reduce plastic pollution across the state and throughout our waterways.”

Sen. Fine’s law, known as the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act, requires hotels with 50 or more rooms to eliminate the use of small, single-use plastic bottles containing personal care products in individual rooms and public bathrooms beginning July 1, 2025. By Jan. 1, 2026, all hotels with fewer than 50 rooms are expected to make this transition.

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