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My vision for a better health care system is one that is affordable and accessible to all.  In addition to making Illinois the first state in the nation to guarantee affordable health care for all children, regardless of family income, I have worked to expand insurance coverage of life-threatening conditions as our nation makes the transition towards universal health care.


Dunkin Fights to Expand Prostate Cancer Coverage


According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, more than 65% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65.  I am working to save lives by sponsoring the House Bill 4634.  This bill would establish a prostate cancer diagnostic evaluation and treatment program, so more men get screened early and have a better chance of beating cancer. 


 - House Bill 4634 passed the House

Dunkin Helps Families Facing Autism Get Needed Treatments
With autism now affecting one in 166 children, a tenfold increase over the past 20 years, I have worked to pass the Senate Bill 1900.  This bill raises the annual cap on autism treatment coverage.  Under my legislation, insurance companies must cover $36,000 per year of autism treatment. That amount will increase each year to keep pace with rising expenses.

 - Senate Bill 1900 awaits action in the House
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