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Thousands of legal immigrants in Illinois could lose Medicaid coverage under new rules Oct. 1
2+ week, 1+ day ago (428+ words) Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia could be disproportionately affected, accounting for 40% of those losing coverage. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of legal immigrants in Illinois are expected to lose Medicaid coverage beginning Thursday as the first phase of a broader…...
Resilience Healthcare CEO accused of moving millions from hospital fund to private account
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (554+ words) Courtroom battle explodes over future of 2 safety-net hospitals serving thousands of Chicago-area patients CHICAGO (WLS) -- There were explosive accusations in court as the landlord for Resilience Healthcare accused CEO Manoj Prasad of moving tens of millions of taxpayer dollars from…...
Safety-net hospitals in peril: Dire warnings as details about West Suburban's financial chaos emerge
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- As more details emerge surrounding the closure of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, safety-net CEOs are telling the I-Team the outlook for health care providers who serve the most financially vulnerable patients is bleak. West…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (815+ words) Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Democrats forced…...
Medical debt forgiveness program extended for Cook County residents
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County it will continue funding the medical debt forgiveness program next year, once funds run out, Board of Commissioners President Tony Preckwinkle announced Tuesday. The announcement comes after relieving a total of $1.5 billion for people in Cook…...
Local Spotlight: Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan, Here's What to Consider
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Time is Ticking to Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan, Here's What to Consider Having health insurance that meets our unique needs and supports our lifestyles becomes even more important as we age. Right now is an important time…...
TrumpRx launches, but it's unclear if it will lower drug prices for most patients
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1146+ words) A key pillar of President Donald Trump's effort to lower prescription drug costs, the website will serve as a clearinghouse that connects patients with drugmakers selling certain products to those willing to pay cash and forgo insurance. The medications, including…...
Trump administration strikes deal with North Chicago-based AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (450+ words) NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Trump administration has finalized a deal with North Chicago-based drugmaker AbbVie to cut the cost of certain medicines, marking the latest pact as part of its "Most Favored Nation" pricing initiative. The deal comes days after the…...
Illinois extends enrollment deadline for health insurance plans beginning Feb. 1
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (235+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Customers still shopping for health insurance coverage through Illinois' state-run marketplace now have more time to choose a plan. Officials at Get Covered Illinois announced Monday they would extend the open enrollment deadline by 16 days. For coverage beginning Feb....
Quick Tip: How to beat rising health insurance costs
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (155+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a Quick Tip to beat rising health insurance costs in 2026. A new report from Value Penguin by LendingTree shows Illinois health insurance premiums are up 11% this year, with popular plans now costing nearly 60% more than they did…...