Illinois, Medicaid and Pritzker

Illinois’ Pritzker Warns of ‘Devastating’ Effects If Trump Cuts Medicaid
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday warned that neither his state nor others across the country could make up for the potential loss of billions of dollars if President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans slash Medicaid funding.
Gov. JB Pritzker, other Illinois Democrats warn Republicans against cuts to Medicaid
Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and other Illinois members of Congress joined staff at University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center on the Near West Side on Friday to
Loss of Medicaid would be 'devastating,' Illinois governor warns
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warned Friday that potential Medicaid cuts proposed by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans would have devast
Pritzker warns of Medicaid cuts, pushes White House to release $1.88B in funds
The governor traveled to Washington Tuesday to push for the release of frozen federal funds to Illinois and to warn of pending GOP budget cut to Medicaid affecting more than 700,000 Illinois residents.
Pritzker, Dems warn of Medicaid doomsday under Trump budget
A federal budget passed in the House this week would imperil health coverage for roughly a quarter of all residents, state leaders say.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to be ubiquitous at a moment when Democrats nationally are stumbling for their footing.
Gov. JB Pritzker and top Illinois Democrats appeal to public in fight against potential Medicaid cuts
Top Illinois Democrats led by Gov. JB Pritzker and Dick Durbin made public appeal for help in the fight against potential cuts to Medicaid.
'The consequences will be devastating:' Pritzker, local Democrats speak out about proposed Medicaid cuts
Governor JB Pritzker and local Democratic gathered Friday to speak out after Republicans in the U.S. House voted on a proposed plan that could cut Medicaid spending.
Proposed Medicaid cuts could put nearly 1M Illinois residents at risk of losing coverage
A Humboldt Park Health official said people can expect much longer wait times in the emergency room if these cuts are ...
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Illinois Health Programs for Noncitizens Face Financial Scrutiny as Costs Soar to $1.6 Billion
An audit found that Illinois' health programs for noncitizens cost $1.6 billion, exceeding estimates. Enrollment issues were ...
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Lawmakers and healthcare officials speak out against looming Medicaid cuts
Lawmakers and healthcare officials are speaking out against potential Medicaid cuts, which could mean significant cuts to access to vital care for millions of Americans, including one in four ...
Blue state governor's 'gross mismanagement' cost taxpayers $1.6B for illegal immigrant healthcare: audit
An audit requested by GOP lawmakers shows Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s administration grossly underestimated the $1.6 billion price tag for state health programs for illegal immigrants.
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Audit finds Illinois’ noncitizen health care programs far outstripped original cost estimates
SPRINGFIELD – A pair of health care programs that benefit noncitizens – one of which is already on Gov. JB Pritzker’s ...
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Illinois' immigrant health plans cost taxpayers much more than projected, audit finds
The report shows enrollment in the state’s Medicaid-like programs for undocumented immigrants was nearly double original ...
Audit reveals Pritzker massively underestimated cost of programs for illegal immigrants
The HBIS program spent 84% more than expected for seniors in Illinois, and its HBIA program spent nearly triple the expected ...