Expected Cost for Illinois’ Noncitizen Health Care Program Grows to $1.1 Billion
Because the individuals are not citizens, the federal government does not match the state’s contributions to the program. #healthcare
Tag: medicaid
Community Health Centers Commend Governor Pritzker for Prioritizing Behavioral Health and the Healthcare Workforce in Joint State of the State and FY2024 Budget Address
Community Health Centers Commend Governor Pritzker for Prioritizing Behavioral Health and the Healthcare Workforce in Joint State of the State and FY2…
Impending Medicaid Changes Could Leave Hundreds of Thousands Uninsured
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that when the continuous enrollment program ends, about 9.5 percent of Medicaid enrollees n…
Gov. Pritzker Announces Medicaid Reimbursement Increases and Expanded Title X Funds for Reproductive Health Care Providers
The $2 million in funds would be in addition to $5.4 million in federal HHS funding and an existing $5.8 million in state funds, for a total budget of…
Attorney General Raoul Announces Over $230 Million Settlement With Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
MNK violated the Federal False Claims Act, which resulted in the submission of false claims to Illinois’ Medicaid program
Joyce: In Order to Help People Struggling with Addiction, We Need to Keep them Alive
“In order to help people struggling with addiction, we need to keep them alive,” said Joyce.
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Report: Nursing homes in crisis with staff shortages
Report: Nursing homes in crisis with staff shortages (Springfield, IL) — A new report released Wednesday says staffing shortages at nursing homes in…
Attorney General Raoul announces $56 million settlement with pharmacy benefit manager
Attorney General Raoul announces $56 million settlement with pharmacy benefit manager Springfield, IL) - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced …
Pritzker signs bill expanding covered Medicaid services
Illinois residents who have health coverage through Medicaid now have access to a broad range of services including mental health counseling, substanc…
Batinick explains ‘no’ vote on infertility coverage bill
During the debate on House Bill 3709 amending the state insurance code with infertility coverage, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) lauded the spirite…
