Healthy Illinois Campaign on the Elimination of Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults Program
The Healthy Illinois Campaign expresses disappointment in the Illinois General Assembly's decision to completely eliminate funding for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program, or HBIA, ending health care coverage for 33,000 Illinois taxpayers.
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.
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.