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We eliminated step therapy. We increased transparency in insurance coverage. We abolished prior authorization for in-patient mental health care. We banned selling junk insurance plans. We removed ghost networks. We're ensuring Illinoisans can get the quality care they deserve.

Governor JB Pritzker

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Jerry2 years ago

This will 100% make medical costs increase.

kateneuropsych Dr. Kate Shaw MA/MS/PsyD Auntie Fa2 years ago

Love him and have from the moment he said women will always be able to get abortions in Illinois—the buck stops here!

What next2 years ago

And we will be increasing your taxes and insurance. Illegals need the coverage,

Scott Renville2 years ago

How can you increase transparency in insurance coverage when there isn’t any to begin with?

Jason E. Cohee2 years ago

Like come to Illinois for our Oxymoronic promise of; We protect Women's Reproductive Rights and at 22 weeks we have a Hair Specialist on call if you want the Hair from your fetus' head because we care that much to give you back that momento of your visit to Illinois..

Lester Melvin2 years ago

More money out of my pocket. Quit saving me money! I can't afford it anymore!!!!

Brian jerzzyk2 years ago

You also eliminated…..

2gunMatty2 years ago

Did any of this make a difference in someone's life? Doubtful.

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