HEALTHY IL APPLAUDS ILLINOIS FOR PROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR 50,000 IMMIGRANTS...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2023 HEALTHY IL APPLAUDS ILLINOIS FOR PROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR 50,000 IMMIGRANTS AGES 42+ AND CALLS ON LEADERS TO EXPAND HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL MEDIA CONTACT: Tovia...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Campaign Statement Regarding State Of Illinois Delaying...
CHICAGO — Today, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced a delay in implementing co-pays for healthcare services provided under the State’s Health Benefits for...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Rally Aims To “Restore & Protect Health Care For All”
CHICAGO — Healthcare experts and public officials with community leaders rallied in downtown Chicago today to demand that the state restore cuts made in healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Campaign Statement Regarding State Of Illinois Pausing...
CHICAGO — Today, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced a pause in enrollment for the State’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program. Healthy Illinois...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Campaign Statement Regarding State Of Illinois Implementing...
Chicago — Today, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will implement co-payments and co-insurance for some nonemergency services for enrollees in the State’s Health Benefits...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Campaign Goals
Healthy Illinois is working to close the remaining gap and win coverage for ALL low-income Illinois residents, regardless of immigration status. The campaign aims to expand Health Benefits for...
View ArticleLong-term care coverage
On December 28, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced that 90-day rehabilitation stays in a nursing facility setting will be covered for participants of the Health...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Responds to Gov. JB Pritzker’s Budget Address
CHICAGO — Today, Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his FY2025 budget address, which includes a request for $629 million for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Health Coverage for Immigrants in Illinois
Expanding healthcare coverage provides benefits for society at large, individuals, and their households and offers a significant return on investment. An April 2024 report from University of Illinois...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Campaign Applauds Record Funding for Critical Immigrant...
CHICAGO — Early Wednesday morning, the Illinois General Assembly passed the FY25 state budget, which includes a record amount of funding for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults and Health...
View ArticleHealthy Illinois Campaign Announces Leadership Transition
CHICAGO — The Healthy Illinois Campaign announces the departure of campaign director Tovia Siegel, who will be transitioning out of her role after more than two years leading the organization. Under...
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