Republicans want to add work requirements for Americans to get Medicaid. Is that a necessary step to fight "waste, fraud, and ...

The personal data, including immigration statuses, of Medicaid enrollees in Illinois could be used to help the federal ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) would result in 1.8 million individuals in rural communities losing their Medicaid ...

Policymakers have several options to reduce churn in Medicaid enrollment, including expanding continuous eligibility and ...

Potential cuts to Medicaid could significantly impact Illinois residents who rely on the program for healthcare and support services. Over 3.4 million Illinoisans, or one-quarter of the state's ...

Potential cuts to Medicaid could significantly impact Illinois residents who rely on the program for healthcare and support services. Over 3.4 million Illinoisans, or one-quarter of the state's ...

The for-profit insurance companies running Illinois Medicaid collected hundreds of millions of dollars in extra profits during the COVID-19 pandemic — much of it for services never provided to ...

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 ...

In Illinois, Medicaid covers about 3.4 million people, including 1.4 million children. The program pays for 44% of births and more than two-thirds of nursing home care in the state.

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved Illinois’ application for such a waiver July 2. It extends through June 30, 2029, and may be extended beyond that.

Aug. 9—SPRINGFIELD — Many people enrolled in the state's Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host of nonmedical services that could improve their overall health, including ...