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Pritzker signs bills altering Illinois’ health insurance market

(Just Now) WEBLegislation authorizes state-based marketplace, rate review. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-06-28/pritzker-signs-bills-altering-illinois-health-insurance-market

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Health News Illinois - A daily roundup of Illinois healthcare news.

(1 days ago) WEBApr 24, 2024. The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped by nearly 1 percent in February, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and …

https://healthnewsillinois.com/

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House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms

(2 days ago) WEBThe House Human Services Committee hears testimony Wednesday about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to limit the ability of insurance companies to deny claims or …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-03-13/house-panel-opens-hearings-on-pritzkers-health-insurance-reforms

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Governor Pritzker touting a health insurance reform plan First …

(3 days ago) WEBGovernor Pritzker touting a health insurance reform plan; U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth appears ready to support sending aid to Israel; A bomb threat at the …

https://www.nprillinois.org/news/2024-04-23/governor-pritzker-touting-a-health-insurance-reform-plan-first-listen

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New Illinois Laws Could Impact Your Health Care – NBC Chicago

(4 days ago) WEBAs of Jan. 1, 2023, HB 05334 requires health insurance plans to cover costs for genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes to detect risks for breast and ovarian cancer, if …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-illinois-laws-could-impact-your-health-care/3038079/

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Illinois takes aim at insurance company control, moves closer to

(1 days ago) WEBBy FOX 32 News. Published April 22, 2024 5:04pm CDT. Health Care. FOX 32 Chicago. Healthcare Protection Act advances: Illinois takes aim at insurance …

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-takes-aim-at-insurance-company-control-moves-closer-to-passing-healthcare-protection-act

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New Illinois health insurance proposal would ban 'junk insurance' …

(4 days ago) WEBPublished March 13, 2024 12:53pm CDT. Illinois. FOX 32 Chicago. Illinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance. The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially …

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-illinois-health-insurance-proposal-ban-junk-insurance-step-therapy

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New Illinois Laws in 2023 That Focus on the Health - NBC Chicago

(5 days ago) WEBEnhanced focus on preventative health and care for men, as well as programs to help make healthy food more accessible for Illinoisans, will also be added to …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-illinois-laws-in-2023-that-focus-on-the-health-wellness-of-state-residents/3026534/

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Noncitizens in Illinois who get subsidized health - Chicago Sun …

(Just Now) WEBHealth insurance premiums are an expensive, yet necessary component of most Illinois families’ budgets, and on top of monthly premiums, each individual doctor …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2024/02/21/noncitizens-undocumented-immigrants-illinois-health-care-should-consistently-cover-co-pays-letters

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House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms

(9 days ago) WEBUpdated March 14, 2024 2:50 PM. SPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes …

https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/house-panel-opens-hearings-on-pritzker-s-health-insurance-reforms-20240314

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Thousands of immigrants in Illinois to lose health care coverage

(2 days ago) WEBChanges to a pair of Illinois programs that offer health care coverage to undocumented — and some documented — residents will mean thousands of people …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-03-12/thousands-of-immigrants-in-illinois-to-lose-health-care-coverage

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About GCI - Illinois

(3 days ago) WEBOur mission is to build awareness about quality, affordable health insurance coverage provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and encourage Illinoisans to purchase …

https://getcovered.illinois.gov/about-us/mission.html

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Open Enrollment - ACA Marketplace - Enroll - Illinois

(9 days ago) WEBOpen Enrollment for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace November 1, 2022 – January 15, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-2420. Illinois Department of …

https://getcovered.illinois.gov/enroll/open-enrollment.html

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Cyberattack leaves some Illinois health care providers vulnerable

(1 days ago) WEBA recent cyberattack impacted Change Healthcare, a massive U.S. health care technology company owned by UnitedHealth Group. Smaller health care providers …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2024-04-01/its-heartbreaking-cyberattack-leaves-some-illinois-health-care-providers-vulnerable

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Illinois Is First in the Nation to Extend Health Coverage to

(1 days ago) WEBAn estimated 3,986 undocumented seniors live in Illinois, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center and the Chicago demographer group Rob …

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-01-07/illinois-is-first-in-the-nation-to-extend-health-coverage-to-undocumented-seniors

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What does a ‘facility fee’ mean on a medical bill - NBC Chicago

(5 days ago) WEBWatch NBC Chicago local news and weather for free 24/7 "That’s the facility fee. They bill the insurance company $212, but they knock it down to $60.21," said Paul …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/is-there-a-facility-fee-on-your-medical-bill-heres-what-to-know-about-the-charge/3424517/

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Illinois health insurance: Understand your coverage options

(5 days ago) WEBHere are the main ways to enroll in a Marketplace health plan in Illinois: Online: You can sign up directly through HealthCare.gov, federal Marketplace website. By Phone: Dial 1 …

https://www.healthinsurance.org/states/health-insurance-illinois/

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Before You Enroll / Choosing a Health Plan - Illinois

(5 days ago) WEBIllinois Department of Insurance 122 S. Michigan Ave, 19th Floor Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-2420. Illinois Department of Insurance 320 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL …

https://getcovered.illinois.gov/enroll/choosing-a-healthplan.html

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Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bills to Improve Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBAccording to the Chicago Tribune, a duo of bills designed to expand insurance coverage for behavioral health services has successfully passed through the House and …

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/illinois-lawmakers-advance-bills-to-improve-mental-health-services-and-provider-insurance-coverage/

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Illinois - Home - IDOI

(1 days ago) WEBOCHI can answer questions about your current health insurance plan, explain policies and policyholder rights, provide guidance on how to file appeals and complaints, and provide …

https://insurance.illinois.gov/

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Advocates tout benefit of immigrant health coverage Crain's …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Healthy Illinois Campaign unveiled a new data review by UIC that lays out the benefits that ripple out from providing health insurance to the uninsured.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/advocates-tout-benefit-immigrant-health-coverage

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Illinois expands costly weight-loss drug coverage - Chicago Sun …

(7 days ago) WEBA dosage of Wegovy, a drug used for weight loss, on March 1, 2024, in Front Royal, Va. Illinois state employees will get expanded access to the high-priced weight …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/04/30/weight-loss-drug-coverage-illinois-state-workers-taxpayers-price-tag

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Walmart to shutter health centers, virtual care service - NBC …

(7 days ago) WEBWatch NBC Chicago local news and weather for free 24/7 Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas, plans that won't affect the company's 4,600 pharmacies and more …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/walmart-to-shutter-health-centers-virtual-care-service-in-latest-failed-push-into-health-care/3424210/

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Walmart to close 51 health centers, including in Illinois - NBC …

(1 days ago) WEBWalmart had 51 health centers in five states, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs. Illinois was among those states, with a …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/walmart-to-close-51-health-centers-in-us-including-1-in-illinois/3424755/

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What is the recommended age for a mammogram? Panel issues

(3 days ago) WEBRegular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/mammograms-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines/3424550/

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Illinois Election Officials to Decide If Darren Bailey and GOP

(2 days ago) WEB(Andrew Adams / Capitol News Illinois) CHICAGO – A year and a half after Republican Darren Bailey lost his campaign to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/29/illinois-election-officials-decide-if-darren-bailey-and-gop-operative-dan-proft-illegally

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Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding …

(7 days ago) WEBTo manage the influx, Chicago has already spent more than $300 million of city, state and federal funds to provide housing, health care, education and more to over …

https://apnews.com/article/chicago-migrants-black-latino-biden-immigration-ab8d7f22eea423d86fb350665b9e66f6

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Immigrant Advocates Tout New Report Showing Benefits of State …

(1 days ago) WEBBut advocates for those programs unveiled a new report Friday by the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute that purports to show how the …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/26/immigrant-advocates-tout-new-report-showing-benefits-state-funded-health-plans

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