The recently appointed Acting Director of the Department of Insurance, Ann Gillespie, is poised to play a pivotal role in implementing a series of reforms within Illinois’ health insurance industry. Governor J.B. Pritzker is set to sign off on an extensive list of reforms, and Gillespie’s background as a former Illinois senator positions her well to spearhead these initiatives.
Gillespie, who brings five years of experience from her tenure in the Illinois senate, sat down with Capitol Connection to delve into the details of these impending reforms. Among the key topics discussed were the prohibition of substandard insurance policies, the elimination of prior authorization requirements for mental health treatments, and the eradication of step therapy practices.
