Legal Council Continues Fighting for Health Justice During COVID-19 Pandemic

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.

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Navigating Medicaid Unwinding: Successes and Advocacy in Illinois

Experts feared that hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could wrongly lose healthcare coverage during the unwinding; however, new data shows that Illinois had one of the lowest disenrollment rates in the country.

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Supporter Spotlight: Ed Jeske and John Hern

Each year, John and Ed raise thousands of dollars to enable people living with or at-risk of HIV to live their fullest, happiest, healthiest lives through their participation in the annual AIDS Run & Walk Chicago.

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365 Days of Purpose: Reflecting on One Year of Leadership

It's been one year since our Executive Director Julie Justicz (she/her) joined us. In this blog post, Julie reflects on our achievements over the past year in advancing health justice and racial equity, highlighting the unwavering dedication of our staff, board, and community partners.

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Meet Our Clients

This year, more than 2,500 clients and their families will receive life-changing and life-saving care from Legal Council. Get to know some of our clients by reading their stories.

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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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