| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| 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...