Oh, So THAT'S Why

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Let's compare Alaska to Illinois.

According to the Sexual Assault Emergency Treatment Act, the Illinois Department of Public Aid will reimburse the costs of ER treatment if you do not have public aid or private medical insurance. Under the Illinois Crime Victim’s Compensation Act, if you report the assault to the police within 72 hours of the crime and if you file a claim application within two years of the date of the crime, you can be reimbursed for out-of-pocket medical expenses, loss of earnings, psychological counseling, and loss of support income due to the crime. Reimbursement can be up to $27,000.-Univ. of Chicago ER

This is thanks to the Illinois Crime Victim’s Compensation Act, co-sponsored by Obama, 2001.