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New Working Group Collects SSA Experience from Illinoisans as Field Offices Reopen
Legal Council has convened a working group of Social Security advocates across the state to engage with the Social Security Administration (SSA) about improvements to its services. Our first task…
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Policy Update: Bill Making Medicaid More Equitable Goes to Governor’s Desk
As the Illinois legislative session comes to an end, Legal Council is taking a moment to reflect on and celebrate achievements made toward health equity through legislation. We worked persistently…
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Together, We Can Address Inequities in Medicaid Estate Recovery
Solving our society’s challenges requires us to think creatively about what resources and options we have available to us. Medicaid estate recovery is currently required by federal law. We know…
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Public Health Emergency 101
This article was originally published on MLP Illinois’ website. For more information and resources on Medical-Legal Partnerships across the state, visit MLP Illinois’ website here. This article was authored by…
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Facing Toxic Stress in Childhood: Behavioral Health Blog Series
Learn how Illinois’ lack of accessible mental and behavioral health care impacts children.
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The Cycle of Health and Trauma: Behavioral Health Blog Series
This blog series explores a lack of accessible mental health care and the effect it has on individual well-being.
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September 2021: COVID-19 Resources and Information
Education & Youth The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Back-To-School Guide is a central location to find all the information and resources relevant for upcoming in-person classes. This website is regularly…
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Rebuilding Mental Health Systems: Behavioral Health Blog Series
Legal Council examines Illinois’ lack of accessible behavioral health care and the effect it has on the wellbeing of people with low incomes.
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Legal Council Postpones Summer Fundraiser Amid Recent COVID Spike
Given the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Chicago and neighboring states, Legal Council for Health Justice has made the difficult decision to cancel our Summer Soirée: Spanish Holiday event scheduled for August 26 at Sidetrack and postpone the event to August 2022.
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