Il State Legislators, Healthy Illinois Go on Offensive to Protect Illinoisans’ Health Coverage From Draconian Cuts
Illinois legislators join health care advocates at a news conference to stand up for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans at risk of losing health coverage if republicans succeed in passing Medicaid cuts.
Healthy Illinois Urges State to Protect Healthcare for All
Illinois’ lifesaving, economy-driving Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program, or HBIA, is set to end June 30, 2025, after recent inaction by a General Assembly committee.
Research Links HBIA/HBIS Expansion to Major Cost Savings Amid Proposed State Budget Cuts
A new study from the University of Chicago’s Embodying Race(ism) Lab suggests that expanding access to healthcare for underserved immigrant populations in Illinois may also help ease financial pressures on hospitals.
Illinoisans Rally To Preserve Healthcare For Immigrants
Hundreds of Illinoisans rallied outside the state capitol to show their support for their fellow community members and to advocate for healthcare for everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Healthy IL Calls Out State On Cuts To Immigrant Healthcare
Cutting the HBIA program would strip nearly 33,000 individuals of their healthcare coverage, disrupting lifesaving treatment plans and delaying access to healthcare until they have reached the point of crisis.
Healthy Illinois Welcomes Enddy Almonord as New Campaign Director
Enddy is well-equipped to lead our movement toward expanding healthcare coverage for all low-income Illinois residents, regardless of immigration status.
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.