GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER IS SIGNING A PACKAGE OF BILLS TO INCREASE HEALTH CARE OPTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PATIENTS. 

 

THE SERIES OF FIVE NEW LAWS AIM TO MAKE SURE PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND FAIR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE SAYS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE DIRECTOR JENNIFER HAMMER.

 

ONE OF THE LAWS WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO TELE-MEDICINE FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES…ESPECIALLY FOR RURAL AND MEDICAID PATIENTS WHO MIGHT HAVE A HARD TIME FINDING A PROVIDER. ANOTHER CREATES A PILOT PROGRAM TO SPECIFICALLY REACH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.