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Marely requires 24/7 care after receiving a heart transplant covered by Medicaid. The U.S. Senate is considering slashing the ...

Medicaid stays or goes as the program ... Approximately 770,000 people in that category are covered by Illinois Medicaid and the federal ... “Federal cuts would mean we have to limit services or ...

CHICAGO | It's a tricky math problem to get to the $2.7 billion that Gov. Pat Quinn wants cut out of Illinois' projected Medicaid spending, and four lawmakers designated to ...

Across Illinois, about 70% of days in nursing home care are covered by Medicaid, according to state officials. Advocates worry proposed cuts will limit the care low-income seniors and those living ...

Alleging the Trump administration wants to take health care away from people, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week signed a ...

In Illinois, the federal government pays about 51% of the cost of Medicaid for most beneficiaries, with no limit on the dollar amount. Medicaid services ‘at risk’ ...

The Illinois Medicaid agency recently cut costs by moving numerous medications, including several anti-psychotics, to a nonpreferred list. Some mental health advocates say the agency's action will ...

Chapman was among nearly a dozen people who spoke Wednesday to an Illinois House budget committee that oversees spending for human services, including Medicaid, the public health insurance program ...

Approximately 770,000 people in that category are covered by Illinois Medicaid and the federal government pays 90% of ... “Federal cuts would mean we have to limit services or eligibility ...