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SB2873Introduced in the Senate

HEALTH CARE FOR ALL

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Mike Simmons, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Health Care for All Illinois Act. Provides that all individuals residing in this State are covered under the Illinois Health Services Program for health insurance. Sets forth requirements and qualifications of participating health care providers. Sets forth the specific standards for provider reimbursement. Provides that it is unlawful for private health insurers to sell health insurance coverage that duplicates the coverage of the program. Requires the State to establish the Illinois Health Services Trust to provide financing for the program. Sets forth the specific requirements for claims billed under the program. Provides that the program shall include funding for long-term care services and mental health services. Creates the Pharmaceutical and Durable Medical Goods Committee to negotiate the prices of pharmaceuticals and durable medical goods with suppliers or manufacturers on an open bid competitive basis. Provides that patients in the program shall have the same rights and privacy as they are entitled to under current State and federal law. Establishes the Illinois Health Services Governing Board to administer the program. Provides that the Commissioner, the Chief Medical Officer, the public board members, and employees of the program shall be compensated in accordance with the current pay scale for State employees and as deemed professionally appropriate by the General Assembly. Effective January 1, 2027.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  8. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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