Category: State Budget

State report anticipates steep loss of federal funds for Illinois Medicaid program, budget

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 10, 2025 | Medicaid/Medicare, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Federal cuts and changes to the Medicaid program are set to have a significant impact on Illinois’ budget in the coming years, according to a state report released Thursday.

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Pritzker orders state agencies to limit spending in response to Trump’s economic policies

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 24, 2025 | State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Expecting an economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s policies, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Tuesday that asked state agencies to identify potential cuts and budget reductions.

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Panel discusses PBM reform and Medicaid omnibus, status of 340B reform and medical aid in dying

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 20, 2025 | Legislature, On The Record, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Health News Illinois convened a panel of experts this week to recap the recently-concluded legislative session.

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Panelists discuss decision to end health program for undocumented individuals, future of program for seniors

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 18, 2025 | Legislature, Population Health, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

As Illinois prepares to end a program that provides Medicaid-like coverage for some undocumented seniors, the House’s top budgeteer said federal pressure may eventually force lawmakers to reconsider the program that covers undocumented seniors.

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