Posts by Legal Council
STATEMENT: Data Shows COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects Black Communities
This week, Mayor Lightfoot shared data showing that Black Chicagoans have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, with Black Chicagoans making up more than 70 percent of fatalities in the city.
Read MoreEarly Intervention Back in Illinois, Following COVID-19 Freeze
Young children enrolled in Early Intervention can access supportive services again, following a temporary freeze due to COVID-19.
Read MoreNew Resource: Education and COVID-19
Legal Council releases new resource on education practices & COVID-19 for Illinois parents.
Read MoreHealth Justice in a Crisis: Ted and SSDI
Ted spent almost a year trying to get Social Security Disability benefits. When finally he was approved, COVID-19 stopped the world.
Read MoreNew Medicaid Guidelines: Self-Report Your Income, Residency, and More
Illinoisans who are unable to upload documents proving their income or other factors can now self-attest on their Medicaid applications.
Read MoreSNAP Work Requirements for ABAWDs Temporarily Suspended During State of Emergency
Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed by the Congress temporarily suspends work requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) during state of emergency.
Read MoreIllinois Requests Further Federal Assistance in COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois submitted a second emergency waiver request to increase coverage of services related to COVID-19. Here’s what’s included.
Read MoreHow to Get Temporary Medicaid Coverage
Legal Council breaks down how to get full temporary Medicaid coverage for Illinoisans waiting for a Medicaid determination.
Read MoreSenate Passes $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Package. But What Does it Do?
The U.S. Senate passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what it includes.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates: Expanded Funding for Illinois Medicaid
Congress passed legislation that increases Medicaid funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s a catch.
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