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Loughran Cappel sponsors blood drive on Jan. 13

Category: Events
Thursday, January 04, 2024 08:35 AM
  • Blood Drive

Cappel Blood Drive Jan 13

CREST HILL – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has teamed up with community partners to host a blood drive on Jan. 13.

“Blood donations continue to be essential to the health of people in our community,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “There is a critical need for blood donations from healthy individuals, and this event is a great opportunity to help strengthen our blood supply.” 

Loughran Cappel joins Just Breathe Yoga Studio, Barton Staffing, Elemental Care Health & Wellness and Priority You Physical Therapy for a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at her district office, located at 20660 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.

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Loughran Cappel law allows substitute teachers to cover longer absences

Category: Press Releases
Wednesday, January 03, 2024 02:02 PM
  • Teacher Shortage

Senator Loughran Cappel

SPRINGFIELD – The number of days substitute teachers can be in a classroom in an emergency situation has increased thanks to State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, a staunch supporter of education.

“We have seen the continued impact the teacher shortage has had on our students,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “By increasing the number of days substitute teachers can be in the classroom, we are providing students with consistency.”

Loughran Cappel’s law allows a substitute teacher who has filled a vacancy left by a licensed teacher to teach in an emergency situation for 90 days or until the end of the semester, whichever is greater, if the school distinct files a written request with the appropriate regional office of education and is still looking for a qualified, licensed applicant.

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Submarine veterans recognized under Loughran Cappel law

Category: Press Releases
Thursday, December 21, 2023 11:14 AM
  • Veterans

Senator Loughran Cappel

SPRINGFIELD – Submarine veterans in Illinois can get a special license plate on Jan. 1 thanks to a new law spearheaded by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“Honoring the sacrifices of our veterans is one of my top priorities,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Our armed forces devote their lives to protecting our freedom. This is one way to show our support and thank them for their dedication and service to our country.”

House Bill 1581 allows the Secretary of State to issue United States Submarine Veteran license plates to Illinois residents who served in the United States Navy as a submariner. New York and Connecticut offer similar submarine service license plates.

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office offers a number of different specialty license plates. Requests for these license plates can be accepted at Driver Services Facilities.

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Loughran Cappel laws expand health insurance coverage

Category: Press Releases
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 09:25 AM
  • Insurance

Senator Meg Loughran Cappel

SPRINGFIELD – Reconstructive surgeries for trauma survivors and vaginal estrogen will be covered by insurance starting Jan. 1 thanks to two new laws sponsored by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“We can’t let residents continue to be buried by health care costs,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “People in Illinois should have access to the care and medication they need, regardless of cost.”

House Bill 1565 requires individual policy accident and health insurers to cover vaginal estrogen when it is medically necessary. The measure prohibits insurers from imposing a higher deductible, co-payment or any other cost-sharing requirement on vaginal estrogen than it would for a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

“Providing coverage for vaginal estrogen will help women with many of the side effects they have while going through menopause,” said Loughran Cappel. “Women need to have the tools to prioritize their health, and this law will allow them to continue living their best life.”

Loughran Cappel also sponsored House Bill 1384 which requires HMOs, Medicaid and individual and group health insurance policies to cover medically necessary reconstructive surgeries to restore a person’s physical appearance following trauma.

“We have to uplift survivors of any traumatic experience,” said Loughran Cappel. “By providing insurance coverage for surgery, we are helping survivors to continue processing and recovering from their tragedy.”

House Bill 1384 and House Bill 1565 take effect Jan. 1, 2024.

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  1. Loughran Cappel to host traveling office hours in Joliet
  2. Fees waived for Illinois veterans adopting pets thanks to Loughran Cappel law
  3. Loughran Cappel-backed law modernizes Illinois’ professional licensure process
  4. Loughran Cappel invites residents to write letters of gratitude for Illinois veterans
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