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.
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.