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340B Legislation: Support Your Constituents, Your Communities And Patients
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act (HB 2371 SA 2) restores the federal 340B program in Illinois to what U.S. lawmakers intended. There’s nothing new except transparency requirements that Illinois hospitals agree with. The legislation is an urgently needed response to drugmaker restrictions on 340B providers. Created in 1992, the 340B program requires drugmakers to discount certain drugs for providers caring for the most vulnerable residents so they can stretch scarce federal resources. The legislation is critically important for all 340 B hospitals and the low-income and uninsured patients they serve. House lawmakers have an opportunity to join their Senate colleagues—who unanimously passed HB 2371 SA 2 last spring—by voting for Illinois’ 340B bill. Consider the following:
• Laws like HB 2371 SA 2 have passed in nearly half of U.S. states. • HB 2371 SA 2 does NOT require a state appropriation. • 340B providers must meet rigorous requirements and undergo regular audits. • Hospitals agree with the additional transparency requirements in HB 2371 SA 2. Because of drugmaker restrictions, hospitals operating on thin margins face service cuts unless action is taken by the General Assembly. Stand with Illinois hospitals and FQHCs: VOTE YES on HB 2371 SA 2! Learn more.
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SB 1486 Raises Premiums And Reduces Consumer Choice
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois is home to one of the most competitive insurance markets in the nation. Hundreds of insurers fight for consumers, leaving families better protected than those in other states. SB 1486, described by the Daily Herald as “controversial legislation,” could eliminate that system and, in its place, leave Illinois with the most extreme regulatory framework in the nation. This legislation could:
• Cause insurers to scale back coverage • Result in companies leaving the marketplace entirely These policies have been tried in other states, leading to skyrocketing costs for consumers and limited options for coverage. Don’t bring California style overregulation to Illinois. Click here to learn more.
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Credit & Debit Cards May Not Work For Tips, Starting July 1
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The IFPA—the Credit Card Chaos law—could hurt Illinois’ tipped workers. Servers, stylists, rideshare drivers and other gig workers who rely on tips could see their income drop if customers can’t tip on cards and are limited to the cash they carry. Before chaos hits on July 1, lawmakers should reverse course and repeal the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Learn more at: guardyourcard.com/Illinois
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