Recently, Leonela Gomez-Hernandez, who is eight months pregnant, went to a doctor’s appointment. When she was done, she waited for an Uber outside the medical center. Suddenly, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained and deported her to Nicaragua without due process. Examples like this clearly indicate that the policies of detention and deportation of immigrants carried out by the Department […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Releases Policy Priorities for 2024
Public Policy
As the legislative session begins in Illinois, EverThrive Illinois is committed to supporting and advancing policies that support a more just health care ecosystem while centering communities most impacted by injustice and inequity. We will work to advance legislation in the following areas: The organization will also advocate for key administrative priorities, including the full implementation […]
Continue ReadingHealth Care Victory for Adults 42 to 54 Regardless of Immigration Status
Public Policy
On May 9, 2022, the Illinois legislature passed health care coverage for adults ages 42-54 regardless of immigration status and can begin enrolling on July 1, 2022. We are so grateful to work with Healthy Illinois to ensure people throughout the state have access to high-quality healthcare. Last year, the Illinois General Assembly and Governor […]
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