Illinois House passes bipartisan Healthcare Protection Act, banning "step therapy" and prior authorization for in-patient mental health treatment.

Illinois House passes Healthcare Protection Act with bipartisan support, reforming parts of health insurance industry. Key changes include banning "step therapy" and prior authorization for in-patient mental health treatment in the first 72 hours. Governor JB Pritzker calls the bill a major priority, aiming to make quality care easier to access for patients and increase accountability in insurance companies.