Pritzker says he’s still evaluating public option Apr 6, 2022 | Top Stories Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Tuesday that while there is no movement this spring, he remains interested in Illinois adopting a public option to allow residents to buy into Medicaid.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.