H1N1 Worries Confirm Importance of Obtaining Illinois Health Insurance

Written on October 26, 2009 – 7:58 pm | by Mike Novelli |

As the flu season takes its toll, caution is advised for Americans to obtain a vaccination. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of having Illinois health insurance. While some people are waiting for the Obama Health Plan to take effect, the uncertainties of being uninsured are not only potentially fatal, but a financial disaster waiting to happen. Recent data, released by the Illinois Health Department (CDC) shows that 20 people have perished and 476 hospitalized due to the H1N1 virus in Illinois. [Source: Illinois Department of Health http://www.idph.state.il.us/h1n1_flu/sf_statistics.htm]