HOUSE LAWMAKERS HAVE PASSED LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS. 

THE BILL COMES FROM REPRESENTATIVE LA SHAWN FORD OF CHICAGO, WHO IS A PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR. IT ENSURES THAT HEALTH INSURERS COVER ANNUAL SCREENING PROCEDURES WITHOUT REQUIRING CO-PAYS OR DEDUCTIBLES. FELLOW SURVIVOR REPRESENTATIVE DAN SWANSON OF WOODHULL STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE CHECKS.

IT'S SUPPORTED BY PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR REPRESENTATIVE DAN CAULKINS OF DECATUR.

IT'S NOW UP TO THE SENATE TO APPROVE THE MEASURE.