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 IL APPLAUDS ILLINOIS FOR PROTECTING HEALTHCARE FOR 50,000 IMMIGRANTS AGES 42+ AND CALLS ON LEADERS TO EXPAND HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL
We thank the Illinois General Assembly for defending and continuing coverage for state residents ages 42+.
A DECADE OF STATE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS VICTORIES:Moving Toward Health Careand Economic Justice for All
In Illinois, advocates and organizers have been working strategically in the state legislature for years to ensure that everyone has access to coverage regardless of status, beginning with seniors and expanding to include all people in the state. The Healthy Illinois Coalition, directed by Tovia Siegel, has led this effort.
Healthy Illinois Welcomes Opportunity to Partner with Governor Pritzker, Illinois Lawmakers to Ensure Affordable, Accessible Health Care Coverage for All Illinoisans
We thank the Governor and his Administration for enacting HBIA and HBIS- pioneering programs that extend health coverage to low-income Illinoisans who would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid but for immigration status.