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Pritzker’s Health Insurance Reforms Clear House, Move to Senate

(2 days ago) WEBThe “Healthcare Protection Act,” House Bill 5395, cleared the House on a bipartisan vote of 81-25. It next moves to the state Senate, where Pritzker predicted it …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/20/pritzker-s-health-insurance-reforms-clear-house-move-senate

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Pritzker Signs Bills Altering Illinois’ Health Insurance …

(Just Now) WEBPritzker also signed House Bill 2296, which, for the first time, gives Illinois insurance regulators authority to review health insurance rate changes and, if necessary, modify or reject those proposed …

https://news.wttw.com/2023/06/27/pritzker-signs-bills-altering-illinois-health-insurance-market-establishing-rate-review

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Pritzker signs bills altering Illinois’ health insurance market

(Just Now) WEBLegislation authorizes state-based marketplace, rate review. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-06-28/pritzker-signs-bills-altering-illinois-health-insurance-market

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Pritzker signs bills giving Illinois power over health insurance …

(3 days ago) WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker during a news conference at Chicago Union Station on June 26, 2023. By running its own exchange, Illinois could also give consumers more …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/06/27/pritzker-signs-bills-giving-illinois-power-over-health-insurance-prices-affordable-care-act-exchange/

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House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms

(2 days ago) WEBThe House Human Services Committee hears testimony Wednesday about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to limit the ability of insurance companies to deny claims or …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-03-13/house-panel-opens-hearings-on-pritzkers-health-insurance-reforms

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker's health insurance bill gets House hearing

(9 days ago) WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker greets lawmakers as he arrives to deliver his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois Capitol on Feb. …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/pritzker-insurance-heraing/

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In Illinois, 7% of people lack health insurance, new Census data show

(9 days ago) WEBIn Illinois last year, 7% of residents — about 875,000 people — lacked health insurance coverage, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday. That …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/09/15/in-illinois-7-of-people-lack-health-insurance-new-census-data-show/

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House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms

(9 days ago) WEBUpdated March 14, 2024 2:50 PM. SPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes …

https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/house-panel-opens-hearings-on-pritzker-s-health-insurance-reforms-20240314

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Illinois expansion of health coverage for older - Chicago Tribune

(2 days ago) WEBCordero is among 11,000 people in Illinois who would be eligible for Medicaid-like benefits under an extension to a program created last year that was the …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/08/25/illinois-expansion-of-health-coverage-for-older-adults-regardless-of-immigration-status-is-expected-to-benefit-thousands-of-essential-workers-at-risk/

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Illinois health insurers propose price increases for Affordable Care

(Just Now) WEBIllinois residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchange will likely see prices rise for next year — in some cases by double digit …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/08/01/illinois-health-insurers-propose-price-increases-for-affordable-care-act-exchange-plans/

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New Illinois health insurance proposal would ban 'junk insurance' …

(4 days ago) WEBPublished March 13, 2024 12:53pm CDT. Illinois. FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance. The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially …

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-illinois-health-insurance-proposal-ban-junk-insurance-step-therapy

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New Illinois Laws in 2023 That Focus on the Health - NBC Chicago

(5 days ago) WEBEnhanced focus on preventative health and care for men, as well as programs to help make healthy food more accessible for Illinoisans, will also be added to …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-illinois-laws-in-2023-that-focus-on-the-health-wellness-of-state-residents/3026534/

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Noncitizens in Illinois who get subsidized health - Chicago Sun …

(Just Now) WEBHealth insurance premiums are an expensive, yet necessary component of most Illinois families’ budgets, and on top of monthly premiums, each individual doctor …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2024/02/21/noncitizens-undocumented-immigrants-illinois-health-care-should-consistently-cover-co-pays-letters

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New Illinois Laws Could Impact Your Health Care – NBC Chicago

(4 days ago) WEBAs of January 1, 2023, HB 05334 requires health insurance plans to cover costs for genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes to detect risks for breast and ovarian …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-illinois-laws-could-impact-your-health-care/3038079/

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Health News Illinois - A daily roundup of Illinois healthcare news.

(1 days ago) WEBApr 24, 2024. The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped by nearly 1 percent in February, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and …

https://healthnewsillinois.com/

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Thousands of immigrants in Illinois to lose health care coverage

(2 days ago) WEBChanges to a pair of Illinois programs that offer health care coverage to undocumented — and some documented — residents will mean thousands of people …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-03-12/thousands-of-immigrants-in-illinois-to-lose-health-care-coverage

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About GCI - Illinois

(3 days ago) WEBOur mission is to build awareness about quality, affordable health insurance coverage provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and encourage Illinoisans to purchase …

https://getcovered.illinois.gov/about-us/mission.html

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Illinois legislators seek to expand access to mental health care

(Just Now) WEBIllinois legislators advanced two measures pushed by proponents of reform in the state's behavioral health system that are aimed at expanding insurance coverage …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/29/illinois-lawmakers-consider-measures-aimed-at-making-mental-health-care-more-accessible/

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Open Enrollment - ACA Marketplace - Enroll - Illinois

(9 days ago) WEBOpen Enrollment for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace November 1, 2022 – January 15, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-2420. Illinois Department of Insurance 320 W. …

https://getcovered.illinois.gov/enroll/open-enrollment.html

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Illinois Is First in the Nation to Extend Health Coverage to

(1 days ago) WEBAn estimated 3,986 undocumented seniors live in Illinois, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center and the Chicago demographer group Rob …

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-01-07/illinois-is-first-in-the-nation-to-extend-health-coverage-to-undocumented-seniors

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Illinois expands costly weight-loss drug coverage - Chicago Sun …

(7 days ago) WEBA dosage of Wegovy, a drug used for weight loss, on March 1, 2024, in Front Royal, Va. Illinois state employees will get expanded access to the high-priced weight …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/04/30/weight-loss-drug-coverage-illinois-state-workers-taxpayers-price-tag

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Advocates tout benefit of immigrant health coverage Crain's …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Healthy Illinois Campaign unveiled a new data review by UIC that lays out the benefits that ripple out from providing health insurance to the uninsured.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/advocates-tout-benefit-immigrant-health-coverage

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Illinois health insurance: Understand your coverage options

(5 days ago) WEBHere are the main ways to enroll in a Marketplace health plan in Illinois: Online: You can sign up directly through HealthCare.gov, federal Marketplace website. By Phone: Dial 1 …

https://www.healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-illinois/

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Illinois - Home - IDOI

(1 days ago) WEBOCHI can answer questions about your current health insurance plan, explain policies and policyholder rights, provide guidance on how to file appeals and complaints, and provide …

https://insurance.illinois.gov/

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Walmart to close 51 health centers, including in Illinois - NBC …

(1 days ago) WEBWalmart had 51 health centers in five states, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs. Illinois was among those states, with a …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/walmart-to-close-51-health-centers-in-us-including-1-in-illinois/3424755/

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