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Illinois distributes first $25 M to local pharmacies to help them compete
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (538+ words) The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen. Chicago, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he…...
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (1181+ words) Memo details how expanding 340 B program would impact private health plans and state employee insurance. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " A proposal that would expand access to a federal program that discounts the price of prescription drugs could end up…...
Health costs mean uncertain fiscal future
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " Over the last several years, we have heard Illinois Republicans say, we don't have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem. University of Illinois Chicago political science professor David Merriman says that's all well and good,…...
Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (488+ words) Overall cost of health plans expected to rise 9%, to $4. 6 billion. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " Health insurance costs are expected to take a bigger bite out of the state's budget and out of state employees' pocketbooks next year. Officials from…...
Get Covered Illinois launches "Tax Time Easy Enrollment" program for uninsured residents
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (285+ words) Illinois residents can now enroll in health insurance through their tax filing process. Springfield, IL (CHAMBANA TODAY) " With the tax filing deadline of April 15 approaching, Get Covered Illinois has announced a new program called "Tax Time Easy Enrollment," designed to…...
I didn't believe it': Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2 B in medical debt for pennies on dollar
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1616+ words) Programs help over 1 million residents, but lawmakers debate whether future funding will be there. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " When Kayleigh White opened a plain white envelope stamped "UNDUE" in big, bold blue letters late last year, she threw it…...
Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
5+ mon, 22+ hour ago (335+ words) Get Covered Illinois cites record interest, expanded navigator and broker support across the state. The 16-day extension allows consumers additional time to shop for and enroll in coverage through the state's official health insurance marketplace, with plans selected by the…...