Illinois extends ACA enrollment after fewer people sign up for health insurance plans
Illinois is on track to see a drop in enrollment in the Affordable Care Act as Congress debates whether to extend the generous subsidies that have made the health care…
Panelists discuss improving public trust in vaccine, concerns over access
Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week in Chicago to discuss the future of vaccine policy in the state. Along with Illinois taking a more active role…
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Budzinski urges bipartisan deal to end shutdown, but draws ‘red line’ on health care
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski said Thursday reopening the federal government will take a bipartisan agreement, but she drew “a red line in the sand” on health care, warning that some…
Rep. Budzinski of Illinois says some health insurance premiums will double if Congress doesn’t act
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois says some of her constituents will pay double for health insurance if Congress doesn’t vote to extend a subsidy program that helps pay for…
Lawmakers Pass Bill to Mandate Anti-Bias Training for Obstetric Care Providers in Illinois
The measure is aimed at combating maternal mortality in marginalized groups. If signed into law, it would mandate providers receive one hour of training prior to renewing a state license,…
Healthy Chicago Podcast Featuring Hailey Steele
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CVS Health, Aetna grant $750,000 to organizations improving health outcomes in Illinois
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 7, 2025 — CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) and Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health company, announced a combination of $750,000 in community grants to organizations working…
Black Maternal Health Week Open House
Black Maternal Health Week is recognized from April 11-17, a time to raise awareness that Black women in the United States are dying from pregnancy-related causes at a higher rate. Northwestern Medicine’s…
New campaign aims to turn the tide on maternal mortality in Chicago’s Black community
Chicago Tribune article outlining “The Gathering” campaign by EverThrive Illinois which offers online tools and information to aid Black women before, during and after their pregnancies. < Back to News
Illinois for Medicaid Health Plan Podcast featuring Ceci Tipiani
Illinois for Medicaid Health Plan Podcast featuring Ceci Tipiani – Fuentes, Illinois Association for Medicaid Health Plan Podcast < Back to News
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Illinois Association for Medicaid Health Plans’ Podcast featuring Kirbi Range
Illinois Association for Medicaid Health Plans’ Podcast featuring Kirbi Range, Birth Equity Manager < Back to News
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RX Housing: Maternal & Child Health Webinar
RX Housing: Maternal & Child Health Webinar featuring Chinyere Okwu, Executive Director, and hosted by Housing Opportunities for Women < Back to News
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How high uninsured rates could be contributing to America’s pregnancy-related death crisis
How high uninsured rates could be contributing to America’s pregnancy-related death crisis (quote from Policy Director) < Back to News
Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference
Mothers from Chicago and suburbs say that Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference (featuring MCH Family Council members) < Back to News
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Illinois bill would cover doulas under Medicaid
Illinois bill would cover doulas under Medicaid (quote from Policy Director) < Back to News
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