ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A bill that could help Illinois residents access Alzheimer’s treatment is making its way through the House.

House Bill 1360 would amend the Illinois Insurance Code, requiring insurance to cover diagnostic testing or medications to slow Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, starting January 1, 2027.

Specifically, insurance plans would be required to cover all “medically necessary” diagnostic testing and FDA-approved treatments, as determined by a doctor.

Patients would not be required to try less expensive treatments before moving to the more advanced options.

HB1360 passed the House Insurance Committee on March 11. A House floor hearing is scheduled to take place on March 18. You can read more about the proposed bill here.