Report: Uninsured rate in Illinois rises above national average May 23, 2018 | HNI Stories, Insurance, Top Stories Illinois’ uninsured rate inched up in 2017, rising above the national average, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.