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Access to health

Policy Update: Bill Making Medicaid More Equitable Goes to Governor’s Desk

By Legal Council | April 13, 2022

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 alongside our partners in the community, and our legislative champions in the House and Senate, to pass House Bill 4343. The bill is on its…

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Facing Toxic Stress in Childhood: Behavioral Health Blog Series

By Grace Moran | September 20, 2021

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

By Grace Moran | September 9, 2021

This blog series explores a lack of accessible mental health care and the effect it has on individual well-being.

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Rebuilding Mental Health Systems: Behavioral Health Blog Series

By Grace Moran | August 27, 2021

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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The Supreme Court Saved the Affordable Care Act — What’s Next?

By Legal Council | June 28, 2021
The Supreme Court saved the Affordable Care Act (ACA). So What's Next?

The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what’s next in the fight for health justice.

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A Legacy of Inequities: Juneteenth in 2021

By Legal Council | June 17, 2021

Legal Council celebrates the freedom and resilience represented by Juneteenth, while committing to continue fighting the systemic racism until it has been eradicated.

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New Initiative Collects Medicaid Experiences from Illinoisans

By Legal Council | May 11, 2021
Share your Illinois Medicaid story

Legal Council and partner organizations announce new initiative allowing people to share their experiences with IL Medicaid.

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Mental Health and Criminal Justice Reform

By Legal Council | April 20, 2021

At the onset of COVID-19, Legal Council advocates recognized the serious risk for outbreaks in crowded prisons, and joined advocates across the city and state to advocate for measures to reduce prison populations.

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Public Charge Ends, Victory for Immigrant Families

By Legal Council | March 12, 2021

Immigrant families in Illinois no longer have to choose between their immigration status and their health.

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American Rescue Plan Promises Relief for Illinois Families

By Grace Moran | March 11, 2021

President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan, a historic bill that will provide economic relief to Americans during the ongoing pandemic.

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Attention, Medicaid members!

¡Atención, miembros de Medicaid!

Don’t risk losing your healthcare coverage. Update your address TODAY so you don’t miss important notices about keeping your benefits.

No se arriesgue a perder su cobertura de atención médica. Actualice su dirección HOY para no perderse avisos importantes sobre cómo mantener sus beneficios.

Follow our guide here.

Sigue nuestra guía aquí.