HFS to pause enrollment in Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented seniors – Health News Illinois
Undocumented individuals 65 years and older will no longer be able to enroll in a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage starting Nov. 6, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Thursday.
IDPH issues nearly $3.7 million in nursing home fines in second quarter – Health News Illinois
Nearly $3.7 million in fines were issued to 214 nursing homes in Illinois during the second quarter of 2023, according to recent data from the Department of Public Health.
Report: Illinois has lowest Medicaid disenrollment rates – Health News Illinois
Illinois has the lowest Medicaid disenrollment rate among states for those so far affected by the return of the redetermination process, according to recent data published by KFF.
Pritzker launches national group to support abortion rights – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker launched a national advocacy group on Wednesday to protect and expand abortion rights around the country.
Gordon-Booth proposes plan to increase awareness of blood disorders – Health News Illinois
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, joined healthcare officials this week to unveil a bill that would raise awareness about the symptoms of blood disorders.
Gordon-Booth proposes plan to increase awareness of blood disorders – Health News Illinois
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, joined healthcare officials this week to unveil a bill that would raise awareness about the symptoms of blood disorders.
Copays remain suspended for undocumented individual healthcare program – Health News Illinois
Copays will remain suspended in a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to undocumented individuals, an official from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Tuesday.
Copays remain suspended for undocumented individual healthcare program – Health News Illinois
Copays will remain suspended in a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage to undocumented individuals, an official from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Tuesday.
Morgan open to pursuing legislation to speed up healthcare licensing – Health News Illinois
Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, said Tuesday he’s open to pursuing legislation, perhaps as soon as the upcoming veto session, to address persistent issues with the state’s licensing process for healthcare providers.
Morgan open to pursuing legislation to speed up healthcare licensing – Health News Illinois
Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, said Tuesday he’s open to pursuing legislation, perhaps as soon as the upcoming veto session, to address persistent issues with the state’s licensing process for healthcare providers.