Paying for their insurance in Illinois

State retirees who now receive premium-free state health insurance would have to start paying for their coverage under a bill that cleared the Illinois House Wednesday.

The House vote was 74-43. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Many retired state and university workers, lawmakers and judges now pay no health premiums. Senate Bill 1313 would also apply to a small number of retired teachers. Most retired teachers are in a separate health insurance plan for which they pay premiums, although Gov. Pat Quinn wants to end a state subsidy to that program.

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