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Disabled southern Illinois woman fears loss of home if Medicaid funding is cut
The Clinton County resident sent a letter to President Donald Trump and members of Congress, saying Republican budget ...
'It just seems so unfair:' Illinois families brace for possible Medicaid cuts
As lawmakers continue to look for cuts, families across Springfield and the state of Illinois are bracing for what could be next.
IL U.S. Rep. LaHood reacts to protesters' Medicaid concerns
Dozens of people gathered and marched to Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's office in Normal to protest what he described as ...
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Protesters in Normal urge U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood to protect Medicaid funding
Residents concerned about potential cuts to federal Medicaid staged a protest Monday outside the office of Central Illinois ...
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Illinois Celebrates Major Medicaid Milestone: 60 years of Providing Critical Healthcare Coverage
SPRINGFIELD - As Medicaid marks its 60th anniversary in April, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is celebrating the program’s ...
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Rising expenses eating at Illinois hospitals' margins
Margin deterioration, along with possible Medicaid cuts and a rise in unemployment from a recession, could spell trouble ...
Many Illinois hospitals receive tax exemptions, but how much do they help their communities? New report takes a look.
See where Illinois hospitals rank when it comes to how much they invest in their communities versus how much they save ...
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'It just seems so unfair:' Illinois families brace for possible Medicaid cuts
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 ...