Morrison joins colleagues, advocates to highlight measure providing coverage for seizure detection devices

SPRINGFIELD — Alongside advocates and colleagues, State Senator Julie Morrison hosted a press conference highlighting legislation she is spearheading that would provide coverage for medically necessary seizure detection devices – bolstering treatment and diagnostic access for those suffering from seizure disorders.

“These disorders can greatly affect one’s quality of life – limiting their ability to drive, requiring additional assistance and becoming a financial strain, in addition to living with the disorder itself,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Expanding access to these devices is a critical step to ensuring longer, healthier lives.”

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Faraci advances measure to expand financial freedom for individuals with disabilities

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Paul Faraci advanced a measure that would modify how individuals with developmental disabilities are made aware of critical money-saving resources through the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program.

“This program allows individuals with disabilities to save and invest money in tax-advantaged accounts to pay for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for benefits like SSI or Medicaid,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “We have obligations to empower residents with disabilities, to commit ourselves to inclusion and to support those most in need, and improving how we advertise this service would help us fulfill those obligations.”

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Ellman bill protects access to health coverage, prevents denials over past-due premiums

SPRINGFIELD — With nearly one in 10 Americans lacking health insurance coverage according to the U.S. Census Bureau, State Senator Laura Ellman is working to advance legislation to ensure Illinois residents are not locked out of coverage due to past-due premium payments.

“Health care coverage shouldn’t be out of reach for someone simply because they’ve fallen behind on a previous payment,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This legislation is about protecting access to care and making sure families can get insured when they need it most.”

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