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Pritzker’s Health Insurance Reforms Clear House, Move to Senate

(2 days ago) WEBThe “Healthcare Protection Act,” House Bill 5395, cleared the House on a bipartisan vote of 81-25. It next moves to the state Senate, where Pritzker predicted it …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/04/20/pritzker-s-health-insurance-reforms-clear-house-move-senate

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Pritzker signs bills giving Illinois power over health insurance …

(3 days ago) WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker during a news conference at Chicago Union Station on June 26, 2023. By running its own exchange, Illinois could also give consumers more …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/06/27/pritzker-signs-bills-giving-illinois-power-over-health-insurance-prices-affordable-care-act-exchange/

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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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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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In Illinois, 7% of people lack health insurance, new Census data show

(9 days ago) WEBIn Illinois last year, 7% of residents — about 875,000 people — lacked health insurance coverage, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.That …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/09/15/in-illinois-7-of-people-lack-health-insurance-new-census-data-show/

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker's health insurance bill gets House hearing

(9 days ago) WEBGov. J.B. Pritzker greets lawmakers as he arrives to deliver his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois Capitol on Feb. …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/pritzker-insurance-heraing/

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New House Bills Making Changes to Illinois Health Insurance

(6 days ago) WEBPrint Mail Download i. On June 29, 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bills 579 and 2296 into law, enacting sweeping changes to Illinois health …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/illinois-insurance-law-update-hb-579-and-hb-2296-signed-law-significant-changes

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Illinois Department of Insurance

(Just Now) WEBSpringfield Office. 320 W. Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62767 (217) 782-4515. Chicago Office. 122 S. Michigan Ave., 19th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60603 …

https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/25640-IDOI_Announces_ACA_Health_Insurance_Marketplace_Open_Enrollment_and_Releases_Rates_for_the_2023_Plan_Year_.pdf

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Illinois health insurers propose price increases for - Chicago …

(Just Now) WEBMore than 320,000 Illinois residents bought health plans on the exchange for 2022. Most people in Illinois get health insurance through their jobs or government …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/08/01/illinois-health-insurers-propose-price-increases-for-affordable-care-act-exchange-plans/

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

(4 days ago) WEBIllinois governor looks to tackle rising cost of health insurance. The Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), initially proposed during the governor’s FY25 Budget …

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

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Op-ed: Hospitals like mine are being harmed by Illinois - Chicago …

(9 days ago) WEBOur hospital in 2020 sued the state of Illinois.It wasn’t an easy decision. No one wants to bite the hand that feeds them. But the managed care system is breaking …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/15/opinion-chicago-hospital-medicaid-reimbursement-pritzker/

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New Illinois Laws Could Impact Your Health Care – NBC Chicago

(4 days ago) WEBAs of January 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 …

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

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Illinois hospital merger, insurance coverage rules take effect Crain

(6 days ago) WEBHospital merger oversight, insurance coverage mandates take effect this year. Several health care-related bills became law on Monday, including a measure …

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/illinois-hospital-merger-insurance-coverage-rules-take-effect

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

(1 days ago) WEBThe Chicago Department of Public Health on Wednesday unveiled a strategy to combat opioid overdoses this summer. Gov. JB Pritzker embarked Monday on the first stop of …

https://healthnewsillinois.com/

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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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Patients with private insurance can face higher health - NBC …

(7 days ago) WEBThe new findings were based on an analysis of health insurance claims data from more than 4,000 hospitals in 49 states and Washington, D.C., from 2020 through …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/patients-with-private-insurance-can-face-higher-health-costs-at-hospitals/3436003/

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Noncitizens in Illinois who get subsidized health care should have …

(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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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 Health Insurance Guide healthinsurance.org

(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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Healthcare Protection Act would insure patients get the mental …

(1 days ago) WEBIn Illinois, more than 2.09 million people live with a diagnosed mental health condition, yet only 26% of them get the specialty treatment they need. SEND LETTERS …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2024/05/18/healthcare-protection-act-would-insure-patients-get-the-mental-health-treatment-they-need

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Illinois health insurance plans UnitedHealthcare

(9 days ago) WEBAs part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, many individuals and families are now eligible for lower — or in some cases $0 2,3,4 — …

https://www.uhc.com/individuals-families/illinois

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Legal battle over health costs could change workplace benefits

(Just Now) WEBAn emerging legal battle over workplace health insurance could empower employees to fight back against high costs and put new pressure on their employers.. …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/13/health-care-costs-employers-insurance

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Illinois Health Insurance Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

(3 days ago) WEBBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is proud to be the state’s only statewide, customer-owned health insurer. We are also the largest provider of health benefits in Illinois, …

https://www.bcbsil.com/

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Lawmakers set to wrangle over tax hikes, insurance reforms in final

(6 days ago) WEBMon, May 20, 2024, 3:00 AM 11 min read. SPRINGFIELD — Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly head into the final days of the spring …

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lawmakers-set-wrangle-over-tax-100000210.html

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More Illinois health care facilities would have to report patient

(2 days ago) WEBDoctors’ offices and clinics affiliated with hospitals would have to report allegations of patient abuse to the state health department under a measure introduced by Illinois …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/more-illinois-health-care-facilities-would-have-to-report-patient-abuse-under-new-bill/ar-BB1mwOuo

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health

(Just Now) WEBNews. May 17, 2024 - Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 05/17/2024; May 16, 2024 - New report in Centers for Disease Control and …

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/health_protection_and_response/news/2024/may/cdph-press-release-05-15-2024.html

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Ascension healthcare network disrupted by "cybersecurity - CBS …

(9 days ago) WEBMany questions surround cyberattack on Ascension health care system 02:33. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Ascension Healthcare Network announced Wednesday …

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ascension-health-care-network-disrupted-cyberattack/

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Illinois legislature approves changes to biometric privacy law

(7 days ago) WEBState Rep. Ann Williams, a Chicago Democrat, is seen at the 103rd General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 18, 2023.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/illinois-legislature-approves-measure-to-amend-state-biometric-privacy-law/

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HCSC opening corporate office in Houston - Crain's Chicago …

(1 days ago) WEBMay 15, 2024 02:53 PM. Health Care Service Corp., the Chicago-based parent company of five Blue Cross & Blue Shield plans, is expanding its corporate …

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/hcsc-opening-corporate-office-houston

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6 people injured, hospitalized after weekend shooting on …

(2 days ago) WEBUpdated 10:20 AM PDT, May 19, 2024. CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police said six people were injured, three of them critically, in a weekend shooting on the city’s …

https://apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-injured-gunfire-da703e90e4c7c299ceb107211cf55dbc

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Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep …

(8 days ago) WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — In Illinois, 114,000 people are banned from owning guns because of legal tangles or mental health issues — three-quarters of them haven’t …

https://apnews.com/article/illinois-firearms-revocation-foid-shootings-guns-479b7a41c5c5c862d5b07f1e2c49fe2b

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