SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A plan requiring health insurance companies to cover prescription vitamins is one step closer to becoming law in Illinois.
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State employee, private insurance, and managed care plans would be forced to provide the new coverage for prescription vitamins starting January 1, 2027.
Rep. Lisa Davis (D-Chicago) told her colleagues Tuesday that this policy will not apply to vitamins purchased over the counter. However, Republicans believe the change will cause higher insurance premiums.
"We’ve got to rein in these little nickel and dime additions that we’re doing to insurance plans because they are nickel and diming the Illinois consumer who can’t get an employer plan out of the ability to afford health insurance," said Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore).
House Bill 3699 passed out of the House on a 74-37 vote. The measure now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
"I’m sure the amazing leaders of the insurance industry, state agencies, and a variety of other areas would let us know if there is a proposed fiscal impact," Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Highland Park) said last month.
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