Illinois Inhaler Copay Cap
Overview
Organization: Respiratory Health Association
Start Date: 12/2023
End Date: 05/2024
Primary Goal: Goal 5: Translate national policy, educational, and program recommendations into research and public health care actions.
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Collaboration: Worked with RHA's lung health coalition including heart, lung, IDPH, MCC, Chicago asthma consortium, University of Chicago, and others.
Activity Type: Policy/advocacy
Activity Description
Respiratory Health Association activated our network to connect with lung health elected officials in house and senate and encouraged them to support the passage of this bill. Also connected with our audience of lung health champions to have them reach out to their elected officialsAction alerts and newsletters
Audience
General Audience: Patients, Caregivers or family members, Policymakers/advocates
Focused Audience: n/a
Program Reach: State: Illinois
Type of Area: Urban, Suburban, Rural
Setting: Community
Cost and Funding Sources
Impact Analysis
The Illinois Inhaler Copay Cap bill was passed both houses by May 22, 2024Advice or Lessons Learned
important to lay ground work early so when the actul push needs to happen, base is ready to take action.Contact Information
Respiratory Health Association
Program Director
Chicago
Illinois