Illinois Governor Pritzker signs executive order to provide equitable access to gene and cell therapy across the state
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed an executive order to provide equity in access to gene and cell therapy in Illinois. It would apply to therapies such as the recently approved therapy for Sickle Cell Disease. It directs
As Medicaid dental care continues expanding across United States, Springfield and Illinois in general lag in reimbursement acceptance
Nearly 30 states have begun offering expanded dental care in the past three years for Medicaid patients. The federal government doesn’t require that states provide such care, but state lawmakers have come to embrace the idea that
Hy-Vee announces flu shots available with no appointments to combat latest influenza strains
Grocery store chain Hy-Vee has announced the availability of flu shots at their pharmacies with no appointment necessary. Health officials urge people to get the shot every year in order to give maximum protection against the latest
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid providing free civil legal assistance to senior citizens on the first Wednesday of each month
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to eligible seniors in areas such as Powers of Attorney, Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP benefits, Evictions, Consumer Debt, Adult Guardianships, and more. Help is available at the
Adams: Lawmakers criticize Pritzker administration’s handling of noncitizen health care limits
Lack of ‘collaboration’ with immigrant advocates, executive overreach among concerns By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Members of a state rulemaking oversight committee voiced concerns Tuesday that Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration didn’t sufficiently seek public input
Springfield dental practice agrees to pay $300,000 to resolve improper Medicaid billing allegations
A Springfield dental practice will pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed Medicaid for services that were not medically necessary. The payment ends a federal investigation into the practices of Familia Dental. Federal prosecutors and
Nowicki: Expected cost for Illinois’ noncitizen health care program grows to $1.1 billion
New estimate represents 400% increase from Pritzker’s February budget estimate By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for
Nowicki: Medicaid renewals resume for first time since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of people may no longer be eligible By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Medicaid recipients in Illinois should be on the lookout for correspondence from the state regarding their coverage as
Illinois about to restart annual process of Medicaid eligibility verification
After being paused during the COVID pandemic, Illinois is about to resume the process of annual verification of eligibility for people on Medicaid. Governor JB Pritzker is urging Medicaid recipients to go through that process to ensure
Illinois State Senator Faraci urges all Medicaid recipients to verify and renew their coverage ASAP
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now If you’re receiving coverage and benefits from Medicaid, Democratic State Senator Paul Faraci of Champaign is urging you to verify your information, and to renew your coverage so that you do