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Tag: Medicaid

State tax dollars benefit downstate region more than others  

State tax dollars benefit downstate region more than others  

— August 18, 2021

Illinoisans living outside of Chicago and the collar counties receive a higher return on their state tax dollars — as much as $2.88 for every $1 paid — according to a recent study…

  • Medicaid companies rake in record profits from pandemic

    Medicaid companies rake in record profits from pandemic

    — June 16, 2021

    Milking Medicaid: As part of an ongoing series examining one of Illinois’ largest expenses, the Better Government Association reveals how the five private insurance companies running…

  • Illinois Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation

    Illinois Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation

    — May 7, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – Capping off a slow legislative week as the General Assembly grapples with drawing redistricting maps, the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and massive energy…

  • Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers

    Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers

    — April 13, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Gov. J.B. Pritzker…

  • Lawmakers propose cut in Medicaid rates

    Lawmakers propose cut in Medicaid rates

    — December 14, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to reduce state payments to the insurance companies that manage Illinois’ Medicaid program, arguing that the COVID-19…

  • Disinvestment, pandemic leave state’s mental health care in ‘crisis’

    Disinvestment, pandemic leave state’s mental health care in ‘crisis’

    — May 11, 2021

      SPRINGFIELD – Rooted in disinvestment and growing amid economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois is facing a statewide mental health crisis due to workforce…

  • Report: Black, rural, Medicaid mothers more likely to die after childbirth

    Report: Black, rural, Medicaid mothers more likely to die after childbirth

    — April 29, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday, April 29 issued its second report on maternal mortality rates in the state, which found there were 103 pregnancy-associated…

  • Health care reform bill passes both Illinois Chambers

    Health care reform bill passes both Illinois Chambers

    — March 26, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – A massive health care reform bill, the fourth and final pillar of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus agenda, passed the state Senate Thursday, March 25 the final…

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