Legal Council Blog

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Forging Pathways to Health Equity: Access Community Health Network (ACCESS)

June 28, 2023

Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) are an innovative and collaborative approach to addressing complex challenges and health inequities faced by patients. By integrating legal services into healthcare settings, MLPs aim to identify…

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Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Surgery

June 14, 2023

** The featured image was created by Ms. Z Williams for Transgender Day of Remembrance ** Every journey of gender transition is a unique and valid expression of one’s authentic…

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Illinois is Leading the Way for Transgender Rights in the Midwest

June 8, 2023

In the evolving landscape of transgender rights in the United States, Illinois has emerged as a beacon of hope, progress, and inclusivity for the community – particularly at a time…

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Medicaid Unwinding and Work Requirements: Endangering Access to Healthcare

May 24, 2023

Within the complex American healthcare system, Medicaid stands as an essential lifeline for low-income individuals and people with disabilities. Medicaid became even more critical for supporting people’s health during COVID.…

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The Invisible Disability: Supporting Mental Health Needs for Students with Disabilities

May 11, 2023

Understanding Mental Health Needs for Youth It is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 7-13), and it is an important time of year to bring awareness to this vital issue,…

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Illinois Department of Human Services Budget Request for Stolen SNAP & AABD Benefit Reimbursement

May 9, 2023

Legal advocacy groups — Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Legal Action Chicago, and Legal Council for Health Justice — support budget appropriations to ensure that victims of public benefit skimming…

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The Crisis in Disability Determination Services

May 2, 2023

Imagine waiting for months, or even years, to learn whether you will ever have enough money for food and shelter. Many people with disabilities and older adults face this harsh…

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Learning Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of HHIP for Children with Disabilities

April 26, 2023

When many students returned to in-person learning in August 2021, our client, Michael, a second-grader, had to stay home. He wanted to be in school with his friends, but his…

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Decision Challenges the ACA’s Free Preventive Services and PrEP Coverage

April 18, 2023

Background On March 30, 2023, Judge Reed O’Connor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a critical ruling in Braidwood Management v. Becerra by striking…

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