Health Justice for All

For more than 35 years, Legal Council for Health Justice has empowered individuals and communities, using the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for all. Your support provides hope and stability for children and adults living with life-changing health conditions.

Hands Off Medicaid

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to drastically cut Medicaid, a move that would put life-saving care out of reach for millions. The stakes couldn’t be higher—millions of lives and livelihoods are on the line, and it’s up to all of us to fight back before this dangerous bill becomes law. Read our full statement and find out how you can take action.

Meet Our Summer Law Student Interns

Each summer, Legal Council welcomes a dynamic group of law students who are passionate about public interest work and eager to make an impact. "Meet" our 2025 summer law student interns and read about what each student is excited to learn this summer at Legal Council.

Client Focus: Graciela

Graciela—a Spanish-speaking trans woman living with HIV—was wrongly cut off from Medicaid after the system failed to update her name following her legal name change. It wasn’t her mistake—but she paid the price, with her health at risk.

With support from Raine, a Legal Council advocate, Graciela fought back. Together, they cut through red tape, challenged transphobia, and got her benefits restored and backdated. Read Graciela's full story.

Legal Council Recognized by the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness

Legal Council was recently recognized by The Law Project at the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) for our work on the Grants Pass amicus brief. The brief was led by CCH and the law firm Much Shelist, with contributions from the Law Center for Better Housing, and Legal Council. Photo: Lisa Parsons, Legal Director and Meghan Carter, Senior Staff Attorney, at the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness Justice Circle Reception on May 15.

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What We Do

Legal Council for Health Justice builds its services on three pillars: individual legal representation, outreach and education, and impact advocacy.

Who We Serve

Legal Council for Health Justice serves many communities, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS, children and families with disabilities and chronic illness, older adults, and individuals who are homeless.

Our Staff

Legal Council is home to a diverse, passionate, and innovative team. Learn more about the great people within our agency.

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This work can't be done without you. Your investment in Legal Council allows thousands of Illinoisans with disabilities to receive life-changing health care and services.

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