Illinois Passes “No Senior Left Behind” Law

July 4, 2005 Illinois Passes "No Senior Left Behind" Law  On June 29, 2005, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed the 'No Senior Left Behind' law - legislation that protects Illinois seniors from the shortfalls created by the federal prescription drug program. In January of 2006, Medicare begins its new prescription drug benefit program and it is expected to increase out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors. The Governor's bill provides a safety net to seniors from those increasing costs.  Effective January 1st, 2006, the same day Medicare prescription benefits come into effect, the new law helps those in need . . .