Pritzker taps Morgan Winters as director of state-based marketplace – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday chose Morgan Winters to serve as the director of the forthcoming state-based health insurance marketplace.
HFS to begin redeterminations for enrollees in Medicaid-like programs for undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
Enrollees in programs that provide Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults will soon be screened for eligibility verification, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Friday.
CDPH confirms second measles case at Chicago migrant shelter – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health said Sunday that it and its healthcare partners are screening all individuals at an asylum seeker shelter after a second child in the past week was confirmed to have measles.
Report: Illinois ranks low for those waiting for home and community-based services – Health News Illinois
Illinois continues to struggle to move those with intellectual and developmental disabilities into home and community-based services, according to a report released earlier this week.
Report: Illinois ranks low for those waiting for home and community-based services – Health News Illinois
Illinois continues to struggle to move those with intellectual and developmental disabilities into home and community-based services, according to a report released earlier this week.
CDPH reports first case of measles in Chicago – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Thursday confirmed the first case of measles in the city since 2019.
CDPH reports first case of measles in Chicago – Health News Illinois
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Thursday confirmed the first case of measles in the city since 2019.
Advocates stress need for prior authorization reform for mental health – Health News Illinois
Stakeholders said Thursday that lawmakers need to address prior authorization and other barriers to mental health services, specifically for Medicaid patients.
Cook County announces $44 million behavioral health grant program – Health News Illinois
Cook County will make $44 million in grants available to support behavioral health services. County board President Toni Preckwinkle said Wednesday the funds will help to reduce barriers to access […]
Illinois Democrats will bring reproductive health leaders to State of the Union – Health News Illinois
Several Illinois Democrats have invited health leaders to Thursday’s State of the Union address to highlight the importance of reproductive healthcare and access to in vitro fertilization.