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Healthcare Protection Act heads to the governor’s desk thanks to Peters

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Category: Press Releases
Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:02 PM
  • Healthcare Protection Act

041124CM0179SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Peters advanced the Healthcare Protection Act, a comprehensive plan tackling major issues in health insurance, through the Senate with bipartisan support on Thursday.

“Life, with all its twists and surprises, is already unpredictable. Our health care system shouldn't add to the uncertainty," said Peters (D-Chicago). “It’s time for insurance companies to prioritize care over profits, and for us to support those who work in and depend on the health care system with legislation that makes a difference.”

House Bill 5395 addresses "ghost networks," which occur when networks list providers who are not taking new patients, do not accept the patient’s insurance or are retired. Further, it extends the ban on unjustifiable insurance rate increases to large group plans in Illinois ensuring access to affordable care.

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Peters at the forefront of efforts to strengthen health care access and consumer protections

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Category: Press Releases
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 06:43 PM
  • House Bill 4409
  • Healthcare Protection Act
  • HPA
  • health care
  • insurance

052124CM0608SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Peters advanced legislation to enhance access to health care services and protect the rights and interests of consumers through a comprehensive plan that targets key issues within health insurance plans.

"This legislation makes health care more accessible and transparent," said Peters (D-Chicago). "It also ensures accountability for large insurance companies that have gone unchecked by making certain they receive proper oversight.”

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Peters leads legislation to expand representation within Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board

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Category: Press Releases
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 01:32 PM
  • House Bill 4409
  • Adult Redeploy Illinois

050224CM1442SPRINGFIELD — As a crucial step toward fostering inclusivity and effectiveness, State Senator Robert Peters is leading legislation to expand representation and funding flexibility within the Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board.

"This expansion marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to promote equity and effectiveness within the Adult Redeploy Illinois program," said Peters (D-Chicago) "By diversifying the board and enhancing funding flexibility, the board can better address challenges faced within the ARI system."

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Peters commemorates historic milestone with first-ever Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield

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Category: Press Releases
Thursday, May 16, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Labor
  • Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield
  • IUPAT
  • AFL-CIO

051624CM0057SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Peters joined forces with labor unions on Thursday to celebrate a groundbreaking moment in the state’s capital— the first-ever Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield event.

"It’s often forgotten that our country has a long history of women in trades, particularly as it relates to the labor movement during World War II," said Peters (D-Chicago), chair of the Senate Labor Committee. "Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield honors that history and connects it to the labor movement today. Women have made invaluable contributions to the labor movement, building a workforce where every individual – regardless of gender, race or background – has the opportunity to pursue a career in trades."

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  1. Peters reacts to renaming of Museum of Science and Industry
  2. Peters’ measure to ban bosses from holding mandatory political and religious gatherings at work passes
  3. Peters rallies for permanent funding for community violence intervention programs across the state
  4. Peters responds to new lakefront stadium proposal
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Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting my legislative website. It is my honor to serve the citizens of the 13th Senate District in the Illinois General Assembly. On this website, you can learn a little bit about me, my record in the General Assembly, and the services I can provide you.

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