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.
Healthy Illinois Campaign Announces Leadership Transition
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.
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.