Healthy Illinois Campaign Announces Leadership Transition

Healthy Illinois Campaign Applauds Record Funding for Critical Immigrant Health Coverage Programs in FY25 State Budget

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 Benefits for Immigrant Seniors programs.

Healthy Illinois Responds to Gov. JB Pritzker’s Budget Address

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 programs.

Long-term care coverage

On 12/28, HFS announced that 90-day rehabilitation stays in a nursing facility setting will be covered for participants of the HBIA and HBIS programs.

Healthy Illinois Campaign Statement Regarding State Of Illinois Implementing Limited Co-Payments For Immigrant Healthcare Services

HFS will implement co-payments and co-insurance for some nonemergency services for enrollees in HBIA and HBIS.

Healthy Illinois Campaign Statement Regarding State Of Illinois Pausing Enrollment For Health Benefits For Immigrant Seniors Program

We urge HFS and the Pritzker administration to protect, preserve and expand the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) and HBIS programs.

Healthy Illinois Rally Aims To “Restore & Protect Health Care For All”

Healthcare experts and public officials with community leaders rallied in downtown Chicago today to demand coverage for all.

Healthy Illinois Campaign Statement Regarding State Of Illinois Delaying Co-Pays For Immigrant Healthcare Programs

HFS announced a delay in implementing co-pays for healthcare services provided under HBIA/HBIS programs.

Healthy Illinois Campaign In The News

State-Led Health Insurance Coverage Expansions for Noncitizens
Urban Institute
Complicating The Narrative On Health Care For Undocumented Immigrants
IL Latino News
Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline
Capitol News Illinois
Si eres indocumentado y tienes más de 42 años, mira cómo puedes acceder a un seguro médico en Illinois
Univision
Pritzker approves Medicaid omnibus – Health News Illinois
Health News Illinois
Illinois launches health care coverage for older immigrant adults aged 55 to 64
EIN News
With Congress gridlocked, advocates say it’s up to state and local lawmakers to protect the undocumented elderly
Chicago Tribune
State immigrant rights advocates call for healthcare funding
CIProud.com
Healthcare for undocumented seniors | Illinois Public Media
Illinois Public Media
Enrollment begins for Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
Health News Illinois

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