A new Illinois law will cap the cost of epi-pens.
Epi-pens are the first line of defense in combating severe, allergic reactions. Senator Mike Halpin of Rock Island sponsored the legislation and explains how the cap will work.
“This bill makes sure that the out of pocket cost are a maximum of $60 per twin pack. Right now on average that can cost anywhere between $500 and $700 which is just absurd.”
Halpin says keeping epi-pens affordable is especially important since families usually have multiple pens for work, school, daycare, to give to coaches and to keep in a purse or backpack. The cap does not go into effect until 2025.
