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Access to Quality Care

Web312.789.4482. Andrea Kovach. The Shriver Center works to ensure that everyone, no matter their income, race, or where they come from, can …

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Unwinding or Unraveling

WebHealth justice is a racial justice issue: Half of the 15 million losing coverage are expected to be Black or Latino/a/x. Reasons why vary. Some make too much money …

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Health Coverage Now Available to Undocumented Seniors in Illinois

WebHealth care is a human right, and our health system is stronger when everyone is included—especially seniors. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our …

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Illinois Enacts Critical Consumer Protection for Affordable Health …

WebThanks to health care advocates, Illinois enacted legislation this year to have power over health insurance prices by strengthening the state’s rate review law. A …

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To Ensure Healthy Communities, We Must Invest in …

WebEncourage a team-based, holistic approach to oral healthcare that includes community health workers and mid-level dental providers. Millions of Americans live in dental healthcare shortage areas, …

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Shriver Center on Poverty Law

WebErin Dowland Kabwe, the Shriver Center’s vice president of development, reflects on the 2024 annual gala’s key note speaker Chris Singleton. His message of hope unites us in …

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Access to Health Care: Presentation to the Illinois Legislative Black

WebRacism is a public health emergency. On October 19, 2020, the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Healthy Illinois, and EverThrive Illinois made a presentation to …

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COVID-19 Resources for Individuals and Families in Illinois

WebDomestic Violence. Services for Victims of Domestic Violence. Call 1-877-TO END DV or 1-877-863-6338 (Voice), or 1-877-863-6339 (TTY). This hotline, operated by …

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Web“With the launch of Get Care Illinois, health coverage enrollment assisters across the state have been able to safely refer their clients to reliable and up to date …

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Healthcare Expansion Covers More Uninsured Illinoisans – …

WebIllinois continues its commitment to the expansion of comprehensive health coverage by creating a pathway for low-income Illinois residents aged 55 through 64, …

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Healthy Illinois Campaign Celebrates the Historic Start of the …

WebThe mission of the Healthy Illinois Campaign is to make quality, affordable health care coverage accessible to all people in Illinois regardless of immigration status. …

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Shriver Center Urges Illinois to Cover Long-Term Care for Immigrants

WebLong-term care is a vital service that should be available to all Illinoisans. February 16, 2022. Everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care, no …

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Illinois Continues Building Toward an Equitable Recovery for All

WebAfter a truncated spring legislative session, Illinois emerged with strong investments in a $46 billion FY 2023 budget that will support a more equitable recovery. …

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A Healthy Illinois for All—health coverage regardless of …

WebCOVID-19 has laid bare what happens when an entire low-income population – namely low-income adult undocumented immigrants – has been excluded by design from affordable …

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State of Illinois Sued for Massive Medical Delay

WebContacts: Michelle Nicolet. (P) 312.368.2675. [email protected]. Jill Wohl. (P) 312.605.1980. [email protected]. Chicago, IL—Attorneys on behalf of …

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Stemming the Tide: Diverting Youth With Mental Health …

WebIn 2017, the General Assembly created the Illinois Mental Health Opportunities for Youth Diversion Task Force—including experts from the Shriver Center—to develop an action …

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