SPRINGFIELD – Individuals who are prescribed at-home pregnancy tests will soon have the costs of these tests covered by insurance, thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine.

“A part of expanding access to health care services is identifying the barriers individuals face every day,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “That is why I worked with Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl to assist individuals afford the costs of these pregnancy tests.”

The new law requires all state-based insurance plans and Medicaid to provide coverage for prescribed at-home pregnancy tests, regardless if the tests are available over-the-counter. The measure limits the number of tests to two every 30 days, except under Medicaid, where it is limited to a multipack every 30 days.

"Whether we're talking about fertility patients, where pregnancy is the goal of medical treatment, or some dermatology patients, where pregnancy should be avoided, this legislation will meaningfully break down cost, stigma, and convenience barriers to help ensure that patients receive the best quality care,” says Rep. Katz Muhl.

House Bill 5643 was signed into law Friday and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025.