Senate approves plan to analyze Illinois’ behavioral health crisis system, other proposals
The Illinois Senate passed several healthcare proposals last week, including an effort to analyze costs associated with a statewide behavioral health crisis system.
HFS looks to extend, amend 1115 waiver for behavioral health
The head of Illinois’ Medicaid program said last week they are looking at “significant amendments” to the state’s 1115 waiver for behavioral health services.
Vohra, Hasbrouck reflect on COVID-19 public health emergencies, next steps
Thursday marked the end of the state and federal COVID public health emergencies after three years of being in place. Their termination brings several changes that impact coverage for COVID-19 vaccines and other services. Health News Illinois spoke this week with Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra and Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, chief operating […]
Illinois expands access to self-administered contraceptives
The Department of Public Health said Thursday it’s expanding access to self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
Pritzker outlines potential ways to support programs proving healthcare for undocumented individuals
Gov. JB Pritzker laid out several steps Thursday that lawmakers could take to support a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for certain undocumented individuals.
Illinois leaders discuss end of COVID-19 public health emergencies
Gov. JB Pritzker joined Illinois healthcare leaders Thursday to mark the end of the state and federal COVID-19 public health emergencies.
Plan adding e-cigarettes to indoor smoking ban heads to Pritzker
A plan that adds e-cigarettes to a state law that prohibits smoking in nearly all indoor public places is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker.
Pritzker signs into law COVID-19 protections for Chicago first responders
A plan that provides protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available became law Wednesday.
House passes reproductive care access bills
The Illinois House passed a package of bills Wednesday evening intended to strengthen protections for women in Illinois seeking reproductive care.
House approves bill to create state-based exchange
The Illinois House advanced legislation along party lines Wednesday to create a state-based insurance exchange. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.