Category: Medicaid/Medicare

Pritzker announces $72 million of medical debt forgiven for Illinoisans

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 15, 2024 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

More than $72 million worth of medical debt has been forgiven for 52,745 Illinoisans through the first round of a new state program, Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.

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Medicaid rolls fall in August

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 12, 2024 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The state’s Medicaid managed care rolls dropped nearly 0.9 percent in August, according to recent data from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

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IDPH opens application for health equity zones project

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 12, 2024 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health seeks proposals from local health departments and community-based organizations for a pilot project to address health disparities in specified geographic areas.

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HFS confirms six bidders for D-SNP program

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 7, 2024 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

Six plans have submitted proposals to be part of Illinois’ Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan program, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services confirmed this week.

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Illinois announces start of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 28, 2024 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0

Illinois’ new Medicaid demonstration program supporting facilities that provide comprehensive, around-the-clock behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment has officially begun.

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