Legal Council Blog
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Illinois Emergency Medicaid Waiver Approved, Improves Access to Care
Federal Government approves Illinois’ 1135 waiver, improving access to care and services during COVID pandemic.
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How Illinois Can Flatten the COVID-19 Curve
Medicaid can provide life-saving relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Legal Council explains how.
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COVID-19: Fight for Health Justice Continues
Legal Council’s main office is closed, but our advocates are still hard at work on behalf of the health and well-being of Illinoisans.
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COVID-19 Response Recommendations for Illinois Governor
Legal Council and Protect Our Care Illinois shares recommendations to protect the health and well-being of Illinoisans.
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An Update on COVID-19, From Our Executive Director
An update on Legal Council for Health Justice’s response to the spread of COVID-19.
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Black History Month: American Policies & Black Communities
Exploring the disparities facing Black communities that stem from previous policies in America.
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BREAKING: SCOTUS Allows for Anti-Immigrant Wealth Test to Proceed in Illinois
Supreme Court allows for public charge rule to advance in Illinois, threatening the health and well-being of immigrant families.
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Illinois Immigrant Families Still Shielded From Trump Wealth Test
Legal Council advocates ask the U.S. Supreme Court to keep a court order in place blocking the public charge rule in Illinois while federal lawsuit continues.
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Client Focus: Tami
Tami’s health kept her from working a steady job. With new resources, she and her son can now reach their full potential.
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