Federal government slashes funding for navigators Jul 11, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories The federal government plans to cut funding for Illinois groups that help consumers sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, according to a Tuesday statement.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.