Illinois to cover automatic blood tests for lead in all children under new policy

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Original Load Date June 30, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 30, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/illinois-to-cover-automatic-blood-tests-for-lead-in-all-children-under-new-policy/3955638/

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All Illinois children will soon be eligible for covered blood tests for lead contamination under a new policy rolling out this week. Beginning July 1, [ the Illinois Department of Public Health says all of the state’s ZIP codes ][1] will be covered under a state law that calls for precautionary tes...