When Illinois Cares Rx fell victim to massive state Medicaid program cuts this summer ... SHIP has three dedicated 800-number operators, but Dinardo said the staff is still way behind on calls ...

The bill would eliminate Illinois Cares Rx, a program that helps nearly ... Sara Feigenholtz, a sponsor of the legislation and a Medicaid work group member, said she expects a vote in the House ...

But for certain members of that group ... and expanded the number of people ages 55 to 64 who are eligible for coverage. In another twist, all new Medicaid patients in Illinois were placed ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- A bipartisan group tasked with cutting Illinois' Medicaid budget by $2.7 billion ... Those ideas include eliminating Illinois Cares Rx, which helps nearly 200,000 seniors get ...