The Healthcare Protection Act, also known as House Bill 5395, has successfully passed the Illinois House with a bipartisan vote of 81-25 and is now headed to the state Senate, where it is expected to pass easily according to Feigenholtz. Governor J.B. Pritzker is actively promoting the bill across Illinois, highlighting its potential to safeguard consumers from the long-standing influence of insurance companies and enhance healthcare autonomy for patients and doctors. During his state-wide tour, including stops in Belleville, Peoria, and Rockford, Pritzker has engaged with various stakeholders, emphasizing that the Act will significantly lower healthcare costs and save lives.
The Healthcare Protection Act is a set of consumer-focused health insurance reforms that will return a sense of autonomy and control to patients and their doctors. We’re protecting Illinois families — making it easier to navigate the world of healthcare and insurance. https://t.co/CLJy2aI0nV
People who live & work in rural areas need basic emergency health services, but too many rural hospitals are in danger of closing or have already closed. My bill would amend an existing program to improve chances that rural residents can keep or regain access to care. Details:
📍 Rockford, Illinois We’re talking with doctors, patients and consumers with one message: the Healthcare Protection Act will save lives and lower healthcare costs for millions of Illinoisans. https://t.co/KhyOdd7xZN
📍 Belleville and Peoria, Illinois Heard some powerful stories from Illinoisans today on how the Healthcare Protection Act would protect them from predatory insurance practices. With the HPA, we're making sure you have the power back in your hands to get the care you need. https://t.co/5ZmdBd7rD7
Feigenholtz predicts Healthcare Protection Act will ‘fly out of the Senate’ https://t.co/jPhaXklq9h
The “Healthcare Protection Act,” House Bill 5395, cleared the House on a bipartisan vote of 81-25. It next moves to the state Senate, where Gov. J.B. Pritzker predicted it will pass easily. https://t.co/QaXofTvO9n
Gov. Pritzker joins advocates to uplift Healthcare Protection Act https://t.co/M61jhaMNAt
Everyone deserves reliable, safe access to the quality care they need. Insurance companies have been free to determine treatment options for too long. I'm traveling the state this week to hear directly from Illinoisans about how the Healthcare Protection Act would change lives.