Advocate for Alzheimer's and dementia research and care; former IL Representative
Downers Grove, IL
Joined February 2011
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David S. Olsen retweeted
💜 We were thrilled to run into @HoffmanRep at the Belleville #Walk2EndAlz this past weekend! Thank you for your commitment to raising awareness and supporting efforts to advance Alzheimer's research, care, and support in Illinois. Together, we can #ENDALZ!
Please support the bipartisan ASAP Act @senatordurbin . Help at-risk Americans benefit from early detection and access to new treatments. #ASAPAct
David S. Olsen retweeted
And that’s a wrap on our central Illinois travels! From Peoria to Bloomington to Springfield, we enjoyed seeing advocates, congressional offices and state partners. Grateful to be doing this work in the fight to #ENDALZ 💜
Please support the bipartisan ASAP Act @repcasten . Help at-risk Americans benefit from early detection and access to new treatments.
Please cosponsor the bipartisan Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act. @repcasten
Please support the bipartisan ASAP Act @senatordurbin . Help at-risk Americans benefit from early detection and access to new treatments.
Please cosponsor the bipartisan Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act. @senatordurbin
David S. Olsen retweeted
Special thanks to our SB2886 sponsor @SenCunningham for making time to meet with our group today!
We’re beyond grateful the Senator is leading the charge to protect the privacy of Illinoisans when accessing Alzheimer’s blood tests. Together, we will #ENDALZ 💜 #AlzILAdvocacy
Glad to be able to share some good news on WGN TV last night - Illinois will be the first state in the nation to require insurance coverage of Alzheimer’s treatments that slow the progression of the disease! #ENDALZ #AlzILAdvocacy
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David S. Olsen retweeted
We shared it with @alzassociation in DC and we're still proud: Illinois is leading the nation. Our law requires state-regulated insurance to cover FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's and other dementias—a major win for patients and caregivers.
ALT Lt. Gov Stratton at the podium during her speech.
ALT Lt. Gov Stratton and a guest smile for a photo during the event.
ALT Lt. Gov Stratton and guests smile for a photo during the event.
ALT Lt. Gov Stratton having a conversation with attendees.
David S. Olsen retweeted
We're leading the country in supporting Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Illinois’ first in the nation legislation now requires all state regulated health insurance plans to cover FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
“When you return to your home states, I encourage everyone to work with local leaders to empower the change our communities deserve.” @LtGovStratton of Illinois addresses our #ENDALZ advocates at #alzforum.
David S. Olsen retweeted
Congratulations to @alzIllinois for winning the #alzforum State Policy Achievement Award! We are so proud of our Illinois advocates and staff for these life-changing legislative victories…🧵
David S. Olsen retweeted
Congratulations to @alzIllinois for winning the #alzforum State Policy Achievement Award! Because of the hard work of our Illinois advocates and staff:
✔️Illinois became the first state to legislatively require coverage of FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments and diagnostics in the state’s employee health plan.
✔️The State’s Department of Public Health awarded a $500,000 grant in state funding to improve brain health and increase early detection and diagnosis.
✔️All state regulated health insurance plans are required to cover FDA-approved treatments that slow the progression of Alzheimer’s.
Incredible to see this amazing legislation pass the House this afternoon! Thanks @RepMaryGill for your leadership! #ENDALZ
Special thanks to bill sponsor @RepMaryGill and advocates across the state who encouraged our legislature to move this bill forward 🎉 #ENDALZ
David S. Olsen retweeted
Thank you to the amazing work by @AlzILAdvocacy! I provide the means to pass the legislation, but these people do the hard work behind these initiatives. Very grateful for their partnership.
Special thanks to bill sponsor @RepMaryGill and advocates across the state who encouraged our legislature to move this bill forward 🎉 #ENDALZ
David S. Olsen retweeted
SB126 to ensure access to Alzheimer’s treatments has unanimously passed out of the House Insurance Committee 🎉 TY to bill sponsor @RepMaryGill & our Director of State Affairs @dsolsen2 for speaking on behalf of IL families impacted by dementia.
Next stop: House Floor 🙌 #ENDALZ
David S. Olsen retweeted
Yesterday our Director of State Affairs @dsolsen2 joined @aarpillinois and @SEIUhciimk for a press conference calling for quality care in IL skilled nursing facilities. Enforcement of minimum staffing standards for nursing homes is scheduled to begin in 2025!
