Illinois lawmakers approve bills expanding health insurance, consumer protection – WAND (Decatur)

House Republicans are concerned that these changes could cause insurance companies to leave Illinois. "We need to be careful about government intervention in the ability to predict losses," said Rep. Jeff Keicher. "We especially need to be cautious when we have a department that is chronically understaffed, unable to meet deadlines, and the criteria that it takes for an insurance company to maintain its operations."