Medicaid rolls continue growth in February
The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls saw continued growth in February, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Advocates call on lawmakers to support home care
Advocates told lawmakers last week that support for home care for seniors remains vital.
CDC: Iroquois, Kankakee counties at elevated COVID-19 community levels – Health News Illinois
Federal health officials recommend those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in Iroquois and Kankakee counties, according to data released last week.
Durbin introduces plan requiring price disclosures in prescription drug ads – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., last week reintroduced a plan to require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs.
Illinois leaders praise Supreme Court decision to ensure access to mifepristone – Health News Illinois
Illinois’ Democratic leaders praised a Friday ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that blocked lower court decisions that banned or limited the Food and Drug Administration-approved use of the abortion pill mifepristone.
ACA benchmark plan premiums increase in 2023 after falling since 2019 – Health News Illinois
Premiums for Affordable Care Act benchmark plans rose across the country over the past year, with some of the lowest-cost silver plan premiums increasing in Illinois, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute.
Republicans seek pause on new enrollees in Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
House Republicans have called for a pause in new enrollees in a state program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults in Illinois.
Community health center advocates seek rate increases in spring session – Health News Illinois
Federally qualified health centers could receive $100 million more annually under a proposal being considered in Springfield.
Senate committee approves insurance coverage for hearing aids, other healthcare legislation – Health News Illinois
A Senate committee signed off this week on several proposals, including a plan to require insurance coverage for hearing aids and related services.
Johnson reiterates call to reopen Chicago mental health clinics – Health News Illinois
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson told state lawmakers Wednesday that he still intends to reopen mental health clinics that were closed under his predecessors.