Tag Archives: Medicaid
Affordable Care Act Provision Clears General Assembly
Illinois is on the way to implementing a major component of the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” Up to 500-thousand additional uninsured Illinois residents would get coverage through Medicaid, the government insurance program for the poor. Illinois will … Continue reading
Illinois EMS Operations Face Lack of Money
When someone calls 911, help is expected within minutes. But while patients can’t afford to wait, some emergency operations can’t afford the costs. Chris Slaby reports. It’s quarter to 9 p.m. The call – a 76-year old woman in a … Continue reading
Legislature Approves Deep Medicaid Cuts
The General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved steep cuts to Medicaid, Illinois’ system of health care for the poor. Backers of the cuts say they’re a long-overdue correction for a program that’s grown out of control. But others — including many … Continue reading
Black Caucus Backs Away From Medicaid Cuts
Illinois Senate Democrats passed their version of the state budget Wednesday evening. It’s doubtful that will be the final spending plan for next year. And as Brian Mackey reports, it was missing a major component: [mp3 – 0:47 – 0.7 … Continue reading
Gov. Quinn: Stay Focused on Medicaid, Pensions
Governor Pat Quinn on Monday praised the first piece of legislation aimed at cutting billions of dollars from the state’s program of health care for the poor. As Brian Mackey reports, the governor says he’ll focus on that — and … Continue reading
Groups Making Last-Minute Appeals on Medicaid Cuts
As the state considers massive cuts to health care for the poor, dozens of medical groups are urging legislators to spare their programs. As Brian Mackey reports, the case of hospice workers illustrates just how difficult deciding what to cut … Continue reading
Governor Asks IL Businesses to Push for Pension and Medicaid Changes
Governor Pat Quinn is urging business owners to support his plans for overhauling state employee pensions and Medicaid. He spoke to a gathering of Illinois manufacturers and retailers in Springfield. Rachel Otwell has the report:
Gov: Pension Report Coming Soon
Illinois will have to wait a little longer for a solution to the state’s pension funding problems. Gov. Pat Quinn’s pension working group missed Tuesday’s deadline for delivering its report. Brian Mackey has more: [mp3 – 0:57 – 0.9 MB]
Home Care Workers Protest Medicaid Cut Proposal
The Governor’s call for cuts to Medicaid brought protestors to the state capitol today. They say the cuts could be harmful for those who rely on home care services. Rachel Otwell has the report:
State wants to expand Medicaid, Republicans cry foul
The state is asking the federal government for an expansion of Medicaid coverage in Cook County. But Republicans say that conflicts with a ban on new Medicaid spending the General Assembly imposed last year. Rachel Otwell reports.
Quinn signs most of budget; cuts school transportation, regional education superintendants and Medicaid
Mere hours before the start of a new fiscal year, Governor Pat Quinn signed a new state budget into law. But not without making some changes to it. Governor Quinn Takes Budget Action Press Release Reduction Veto Sheet FY2012 Line … Continue reading
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