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Some in central Illinois worry Medicaid cuts will reduce living options for seniors

SAVOY – Opal Anderson Turner’s living room is warm, with a brown, leather couch and a wooden cabinet lined with glass and porcelain sculptures. The 81-year-old lives in an apartment building in Savoy among other seniors aging independently from nursing homes. She loves the two home care aides who visit her daily to help her dress, do chores she cannot like mopping, and take her to the doctor and to church.

Savoy, IL · 19d

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Illinois state retirees among those affected as BJC HealthCare drops Aetna, Anthem Medicare Advantag

BJC Healthcare announced this week that Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be in-network starting Jan. 1.

Illinois · 19d

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Paramedic Sara Rolando receives highest national recognition as 2026 “Star of Life”

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Sara Rolando, Director of Operations for Medics First of Springfield, has been named a 2026 Star of Life by the American Ambulance Association (AAA), earning national recognition for her leadership, commitment to employee development, and dedication to community health and safety. The Stars of Life program...

Springfield, IL · 23d

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Greene County, Boyd Memorial remain at odds over ambulance funding

The Greene County Board tabled putting its ambulance service out for bid at its special meeting Wednesday, while continuing discussions with Boyd Memorial Hospital.

Greene County, IL · 20d

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Illinois state retirees among those affected as BJC HealthCare drops Aetna, Anthem Medicare Advantag

Illinois · 19d

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Ill. Midterm preview: Don Tracy

Illinois · 20d

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9,300 Illinois residents lose Medicaid coverage under new federal law

More than 9,300 Illinois residents have lost their Medicaid health insurance coverage following changes under President Donald Trump’s federal budget law, leaving thousands of families searching for affordable health care. The coverage losses took effect October 1, 2026, affecting certain lawfully present immigrants who previously qualified for Medicaid. To...

Illinois · 23d

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Bost faces first-time Democratic candidate Fortier in Illinois District 12

O’Fallon resident Julie Fortier is trying to unseat longtime Republican Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District — one of the reddest districts in the country. Bost overwhelmingly won his last two general elections after the district was redrawn in 2021. The district, rated as...

Illinois · 20d

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Putting Patients and Families First in Illinois Healthcare

For too many Illinois families, healthcare has become another financial burden at a time when just about everything costs more. Prescription prices are high, insurance premiums continue to strain household budgets, and families are left wondering how they will afford the care they need. But behind every healthcare decision is...

Illinois · 22d

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Four HSHS clinics closing, moving services to other locations

Four Springfield-area Hospital Sisters Health System clinics are closing and relocating their services to other areas. Family health clinics in Sherman and Chatham, as well as a family medicine clinic in Rochester, will move services to HSHS' multispecialty care building at 2901 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. The hospital network's...

Springfield, IL · 10-08

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Paramedic Sara Rolando receives highest national recognition as 2026 “Star of Life”

Springfield, IL · 23d

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Department on Aging to assist older adults during Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Free Help Available from Certified Health Insurance Counselors. Tribune Staff • With the Medicare open enrollment period set to begin on Thursday Oct. 15, older adults looking to change their existing Medicare plan can receive free, personalized assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

Illinois · 25d

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Get Covered Illinois offering health coverage to 9,300 residents affected by Medicaid cuts

Approximately 9,300 Illinois residents who lost Medicaid coverage due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can now enroll in health insurance plans through Get Covered Illinois until December 31, 2026.

Illinois · 24d

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AllerLysis Brings Allergen Risk Mitigation to Illinois Residential Facilities

AllerLysis, an allergen risk mitigation system for healthcare organizations, has been adopted by 12 residential facilities in Illinois. The system is designed to prevent fatalities by helping facilities manage allergen risks and actuate intake records. The company was founded after a direct experience with a fatality caused by a tiny item overlooked when brought into a facility. That experience led to the development of AllerLysis, which goes beyond food scanning to provide an all-around tool for allergen risk mitigation. Facilities trust AllerLysis for end-to-end risk management. AllerLysis serves IDD service providers, group homes, supported living facilities, residential care organizations, and healthcare providers. The system helps these organizations track and manage allergen risks for residents, a critical need given that overlooking a product or assuming it is wholesome without considering a resident's allergy profile can lead to medical emergencies. Oladipo O, founder of AllerLysis, said: "Overlooking a product or assuming it is wholesome and consumable to residents without minding their allergy profile can lead to medical emergencies." He added: "With Allerlysis every check matters." The company's approach is comprehensive. Rather than functioning solely as a food scanning app, AllerLysis provides an end-to-end allergen risk mitigation system. This includes intake record actuation,

Illinois · 24d

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Residents asked to take part in health survey

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield residents are being asked, by both Springfield hospitals to take part in a Community Health Needs Assessment, required to be conducted. Galia Cossyleon, from Memorial Health was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the survey and how’s it important.

Springfield, IL · 25d

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Get Covered Illinois offers special enrollment for 9,300 Illinoisans kicked off Medicaid

Special enrollment period through Dec. 31 offers access to premium tax credits for qualified enrollees, retroactive coverage for the rest of 2026. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY GET COVERED ILLINOIS. CHICAGO, Ill. — Due to President Trump’s Budget Bill (H.R. 1), thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Illinois lost Medicaid coverage, effective...

Illinois · 26d

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North Carolina and Illinois expansion adults renew Medicaid every six months from January 1

Medicaid expansion adults in North Carolina and Illinois will renew their coverage every six months instead of once a year, starting January 1, 2027. Both states have told members the change is coming, and each has its own definition of who is in the group and its own advice on what to do first. The […] The post North Carolina and Illinois expansion adults renew Medicaid every six months from January 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 27d

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Department on Aging offers free help During Medicare Open Enrollment Period

With the Medicare open enrollment period underway, older adults looking to change their existing Medicare plan can receive free, personalized assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Illinois SHIP Director Sandy Leith says it is that time of year where people with Medicare...

Illinois · 26d

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State Offers Medicare Counseling for Seniors

Older Illinois residents considering changes to their Medicare coverage can get free help through the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP. The program offers one-on-one health insurance counseling at about 300 sites statewide, supported by 1,000 certified counselors. State officials say 200 new SHIP counselors were trained over the past year to meet demand during Medicare open enrollment. That enrollment window runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. Counselors can help older adults compare plans, review prescription coverage, and better understand available options before making changes.

Illinois · 27d