IL Gov. Pritzker signs law capping insulin cost at $100 per month

[mucifer]

CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law that will cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 for a 30-day supply.

Bill SB 667 was signed Friday and is expected to impact about 1.3 million people in the state who have diabetes. A press release sent from Pritzker’s office said the new law is an important step in lowering healthcare costs for Illinois families. Pritzker’s office has previously cited data indicating that insulin brands that sold for $40 in 2001 now sell for $289.

“Health care is a right for all, not a privilege and that is why I am so proud that we created an insulin price cap that successfully puts patients above profit,” the governor said in the release. “As we work to address the high cost of prescription drug prices that are burdening millions all across our state, this new law is an essential step in fulfilling our promise to put state government back on the side of working families.”

The law will go in to effect effect in January 2021. Provisions requiring an insulin pricing report take effect immediately, Pritzker’s office said.

https://wgntv.com/2020/01/24/gov-pritzker-signs-law-capping-insulin-cost-at-100-per-month/

[kacekwl]

1. Is that before or after

Insurance ?

[mucifer]

2. It's for insurance regulated by the state. Sucks that they can only regulate what they can regulate

The state is also investigating why the prices are so high.

[Astraea]

3. I want the names of the people responsible for this price increase

They have blood on their hands if people are dying because they can't afford it.
Even $100 is too much.
Universal Healthcare, NOW!!

[mucifer]

4. I really feel the CEOs who did this should be charged with first degree murder

It's no different to me than killing someone so you can steal money. In order for them to get lots of money from those who can pay, people are dying.

It's premeditated.

[CaptYossarian]

5. You have the correct charge. As you stated, "It's pre-meditated."

Add extortion too.

[murielm99]

6. Luv my guv!

[raising2moredems]

7. Me too!!

A stellar example of a true pro-life person.