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AARP Illinois
Illinois Legislation Looks to Reform Health Insurance Industry
March 13th, 2009
Job losses are leaving soaring numbers of people struggling to find health insurance on their own, joining small businesses and the self-employed in facing unaffordable policies and coverage denials due to pre-existing conditions. Legislation introduced today by State Representative Greg Harris (D-Chicago), is taking aim at the problem and cleaning up the insurance industry's practices. "Illinois residents who've suffered a job loss now have to navigate the private health insurance maze, only to find an industry that is too costly, inconsistent and whose policies are unfair," said Bob Gallo, State Director for AARP Illinois. "AARP commends Representative Harris for...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-03-13)
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