The sponsor of a bill that would help control insulin costs for diabetics is touring the state gathering support for his bill. A person with Type 1 Diabetes spends, on average, about $475 a month for insulin. That’s led to people risking their lives to cut costs, according to State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill).

Senate Bill 667 limits the copay for a 30-day supply to $100. Only one other state – Colorado – has such a law. The bill may come up in the Fall Veto Session. Manar spoke to a crowd of onlookers Monday morning at Alton’s Senior Services Plus.

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The legislation has garnered the support of several advocacy organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, Illinois State Medical Society, Illinois Pharmacists Association and AARP.

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