LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE ILLINOIS SENATE FURTHER CAPS THE PRICE OF PRESCRIPTION INSULIN. 

IN 2019, LAWMAKERS CAPPED THE COST OF A MONTHLY SUPPLY OF INSULIN AT 100 DOLLARS. THIS BILL LOWERS THAT CAP TO 35 DOLLARS. IT’S SPONSORED BY SENATOR LAURA MURPHY OF DES PLAINES.

SENATOR LINDA HOLMES OF AURORA...

MURPHY’S LEGISLATION ALSO CREATES A DISCOUNT INSULIN PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. SHE SAYS MORE THAN ONE MILLION ILLINOISANS HAVE INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES.