Expected cost for Illinois’ noncitizen health care program grows to $1.1 billion Expected cost for Illinois’ noncitizen health care program grows to $1.1 billion Thursday, May 4, 2023 The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
Latest state budget forecast puts brakes on previously predicted surplus Latest state budget forecast puts brakes on previously predicted surplus Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has decreased its current-year budget forecast by $728 million, erasing much of a once-predicted surplus that had led Gov. JB Pritzker to float the idea of tax cuts earlier this spring.
Capitol News Illinois, reporting partners win RFK Human Rights journalism award Capitol News Illinois, reporting partners win RFK Human Rights journalism award Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Capitol News Illinois, Lee Enterprises and ProPublica are winners of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for their investigative series into a culture of abuse and cover-ups at a state-run... Read more
Medicaid renewals resume for first time since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic Medicaid renewals resume for first time since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic Monday, May 1, 2023 Medicaid recipients in Illinois should be on the lookout for correspondence from the state regarding their coverage as the normal renewal process resumes for the first time in three years. Read more
Capitol Cast: Three Weeks to Go Capitol Cast: Three Weeks to Go Friday, April 28, 2023 The Capitol News Illinois team discusses what they're watching in the final three weeks of the legislative session. Read more
Providers, unions call for pay increase for staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities Providers, unions call for pay increase for staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Industry advocates and unions supporting caregivers for individuals with developmental disabilities are calling on lawmakers to more than double a funding increase proposed by Gov. JB Pritzker in... Read more
Nearly $1B in expected spending on health care for noncitizens adds to state budget pressures Nearly $1B in expected spending on health care for noncitizens adds to state budget pressures Friday, April 21, 2023 The state estimates an expansion of state-sponsored health care to individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their citizenship status is expected to cost $990 million in the upcoming... Read more
Chicago mayor-elect hails Illinois as ‘vanguard for progressive policy’ in speech to lawmakers Chicago mayor-elect hails Illinois as ‘vanguard for progressive policy’ in speech to lawmakers Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said Wednesday his goal was to unify the state while calling Illinois a “vanguard for progressive policy all over this country” in an address to a... Read more