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SB 2880

INS-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel

Illinois bill requiring insurance coverage for assistive technology to improve access for people with disabilities.

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Bill Summary · SB 2880

Legislative bill overview

SB 2880 is an Illinois bill introduced by Senator Meg Loughran Cappel that addresses assistive technology insurance coverage. The bill was filed on January 16, 2026, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having completed its first reading and been referred to committee assignments.

Why is this important

Assistive technology—devices and software that help people with disabilities perform daily activities—can be prohibitively expensive. Insurance coverage determinations significantly affect whether individuals with disabilities can access mobility aids, communication devices, and other critical equipment that enhance independence and quality of life.

Potential points of contention

  • Coverage scope: Disagreement over which assistive technologies should be covered, how to define "medically necessary," and whether experimental or high-cost devices qualify
  • Cost allocation: Debate between insurance industry concerns about increased premiums versus disability advocates' arguments that coverage should be mandatory regardless of cost
  • Insurance type applicability: Questions about whether requirements apply to all insurance types (private, Medicaid, Medicare supplement) or only specific categories

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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