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9,300 noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid benefits due to new federal law

The new federal eligibility changes mean immigrants seeking asylum and those who entered the country through humanitarian parole will also lose health coverage.

Illinois · 09-29

The Financial Wire

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Florida loses 51 Medicare Advantage plans and Illinois 21 for 2027, while Alabama gains 15, CMS state data show

Florida will have 560 Medicare Advantage plans in 2027, down 51 from 611, and Illinois 136, down 21 from 157, while Alabama goes the other way with 113, up 15 from 98, CMS state data show. The state fact sheets, published Sept. 28, give the first state-level picture of where the 2027 plan menus shrink... The post Florida loses 51 Medicare Advantage plans and Illinois 21 for 2027, while Alabama gains 15, CMS state data show appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Florida · 09-29

25newsnow.com

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Medicaid eligibility changes take effect Oct. 1, Heartland Health Services offers help to affected patients

PEORIA (25News Now) -Some Illinois residents will lose access to federally funded full Medicaid coverage beginning Thursday as new eligibility requirements take effect. Beginning Oct. 1, Medicaid eligibility will narrow for certain noncitizens who previously qualified for full coverage. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services says Sept. 30 is the final day of federal medical coverage for those affected.

Illinois · 10-01
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ABC 7 Chicago

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Thousands of legal immigrants in Illinois could lose Medicaid coverage under new rules Oct. 1

Thousands of legal immigrants in Illinois are expected to lose Medicaid coverage beginning Thursday as the first phase of a broader overhaul of the health insurance program takes effect.

Illinois · 09-29

cu-citizenaccess.org

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Philo Road pharmacy access remains a challenge for vulnerable residents

One year after Urbana launched an effort to revitalize the Philo Road corridor, city officials say new investments are beginning to take shape — but property restrictions have prevented a pharmacy from opening to serve residents’ health care needs. Urbana residents have repeatedly told the city they need...

Urbana, IL · 09-29

25 News Now

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Medicaid eligibility changes take effect Oct. 1, Heartland Health Services offers help to affected p

Illinois · 10-01

CBS News

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More than 9,000 noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid coverage due to new law

Cook County, IL · 09-29

WSAV News 3

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Healthcare summit explores ways to recruit doctors to rural Illinois communities

Rockford, IL · 09-30

Central Illinois Proud

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Loving Living Local: Essential Wellness Pharmacy

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Watch this episode of Loving Living Local to learn about how you can stay healthy with help from Essential Wellness Pharmacy.

Peoria, IL · 09-29

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Nursing home asks court to block Five-Star changes tied to schizophrenia audits

A nursing home suing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services over its “punitive” use of schizophrenia audits has asked a federal court to block the agency from imposing star-rating downgrades while the case proceeds. Attorneys for Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center asked the US District Court...

Illinois · 09-29

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Carle Health Methodist Hospital honored at Airport of the Year Awards

PEORIA (25News Now) - One local hospital soared above all the rest at the 2026 IDOT Airport of the Year Awards. Monday, Carle Health Methodist Hospital was honored with the Restricted Landing Area Heliport of the Year award. Carle and other recipients across the state received those awards Monday, at...

Peoria, IL · 09-29

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State health officials are urging the public to get immunized against flu, RSV and COVID-19 ahead of fall respiratory virus season

(The Center Square) - Members of the Illinois congressional delegation offered partisan responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision temporarily allowing the Trump administration to use a federal database that verifies whether voters are eligible to participate in an election. Democratic U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez said in a social media post it is disappointing that the Supreme Court decided to capitulate and enable an authoritarian. Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller said the court delivered a major win for election integrity.

Illinois · 09-28

WMBD/WYZZ

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Carle Health Methodist Hospital wins an airport of the year award

Carle Health Methodist Hospital was recognized as the Restricted Landing Area Heliport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation at the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference.

Illinois · 09-28

WOWO News

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Medicaid patients, medical groups sue over new work requirement rules

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Medicaid patients from Indiana and four other states have joined several medical organizations in a federal lawsuit challenging rules governing exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements. According to 21Alive, the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Maryland, includes Medicaid enrollees from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri...

Indiana · 09-25

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Illinois reports 23 measles cases in 2026, urges residents to check vaccinations

Illinois health officials are urging residents to confirm they are protected against measles after 23 cases were confirmed statewide this year, including an outbreak centered in Douglas and Moultrie counties. The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that 16 of the cases are connected to an outbreak that began...

Illinois · 09-28

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Illinois Medicaid coverage could shrink as new federal work requirements take effect

ACA Adult work requirements and six-month redeterminations will begin affecting certain Illinois Medicaid enrollees in 2027, with each person entering the new process at their scheduled eligibility review. Federal legislation enacted in July 2025 created these requirements. Illinois must apply them to affected expansion adults unless a person meets an...

Illinois · 09-26

southernillinoisnow.com

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IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated Against Measles as Cases Rise

As measles cases across the country increase, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves by confirming they are vaccinated against the disease. While the risk for getting measles remains very low for residents, vaccination is the most effective step people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Illinois · 09-27