SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois is one step closer to requiring private insurance companies to cover seizure detection devices.

There are currently multiple devices approved by the FDA to alert people of oncoming or ongoing seizures. Sponsors say these tools can cost anywhere between $250 to $2,000.

This bill requires insurance companies to provide coverage for medically necessary devices with a maximum cost-sharing amount of $50 per year.

"This bill is going to be reviewed by the Illinois Medicare working group, so my ask would be to hold this bill on second," said Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Highland Park). "But it is incredibly important and a relatively small cost step forward to save people’s lives."

The Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council opposes the plan, as they argue it is difficult to see how private insurance can cover the cost if the state cannot absorb the price in its own health plan.

Senate Bill 2762 passed out of the House Insurance Committee on a partisan 10-5 vote Tuesday.

The Danny Did Foundation has stepped in to fill the gap in access to seizure detection devices. Although foundation president Tom Stanton said charity should not replace insurance coverage.

"FDA-cleared devices are not convenience items," Stanton said. "Even insurance companies have recognized that in referring patients to our nonprofit for support. These doctor-prescribed devices are essential tools for a chronic disease that impacts 140,000 people in Illinois." 

The measure previously passed out of the Senate on a 48-7 vote.

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