Category: COVID-19 Update

HFS looks to extend, amend 1115 waiver for behavioral health

by Ryan Voyles | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health, coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Medicaid/Medicare, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

The head of Illinois' Medicaid program said last week they are looking at "significant amendments" to the state's 1115 waiver for behavioral health services.

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Illinois leaders discuss end of COVID-19 public health emergencies

by Ryan Voyles | May 12, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker joined Illinois healthcare leaders Thursday to mark the end of the state and federal COVID-19 public health emergencies.

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Pritzker signs into law COVID-19 protections for Chicago first responders

by Ryan Voyles | May 11, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A plan that provides protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available became law Wednesday.

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Lawmakers approve COVID-19 protections for Chicago first responders

by Ryan Voyles | May 9, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Insurance, Jobs, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

A plan that provides protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available will head to Gov. JB Pritzker after unanimously passing the General Assembly last week.

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IDPH lays out plans for COVID-19 data after public health emergencies end

by Ryan Voyles | May 8, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

How the Department of Public Health collects and reports on COVID-19 data will change as the federal and state COVID-19 public health emergencies end this week.

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