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The Financial Wire

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The Blue Cross parent that bought Cigna’s Medicare business will sell Medicare Advantage plans in 478 counties for 2027, down from 948

Health Care Service Corporation, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee that bought Cigna’s Medicare business, will sell Medicare Advantage plans in 478 counties for 2027, down from 948 this year. That is a cut of roughly half the counties where the insurer, known as HCSC, operates Medicare Advantage plans today. The figures come from... The post The Blue Cross parent that bought Cigna’s Medicare business will sell Medicare Advantage plans in 478 counties for 2027, down from 948 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Illinois · 10-07

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Illinois Lost a Local Medicare Advantage Insurer in May — and It’s About to Lose 21 More Plans for 2027

The National Council on Aging has been direct in its guidance ahead of this open enrollment season: the plan that covered you in 2026 may look nothing like what it becomes in 2027. Networks shrink. Drug formularies change. And PPO flexibility — the feature many seniors chose their plan for — is quietly disappearing.

Illinois · 10-07

WashingtonExaminer

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Court order protects Catholic hospitals from Illinois assisted suicide law for terminally ill

Illinois Catholic hospitals and religious healthcare workers can’t be penalized for refusing to inform terminally ill patients of assisted suicide options, a new court order ruled. The Medical Aid in Dying bill, signed into law on Dec. 12, 2025, by Gov. JB Pritzker, allows terminally ill patients who meet specific qualifications to receive medication to […]

Illinois · 10-08

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Dominic Orr Named September Colleague of the Month at Taylorville Memorial Hospital

TAYLORVILLE – Dominic “Dom” Orr, RN, in Acute Care at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, has been named the nonprofit hospital’s September Colleague of the Month. Orr was recognized for his careful observation and quick response while caring for an older patient who experienced possible seizure activity during morning rounds. The patient had no known history of seizures.

Taylorville, IL · 10-08

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Deaconess Illinois Crossroads receives 5-star ratings

Deaconess Illinois Crossroads has received five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for hospital cleanliness, nurse communication and patient recommendations. The ratings are based on patient responses to the federal Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which measures patients’ experiences during hospital stays.

Illinois · 10-08

My Journal Courier

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Jacksonville Memorial Hospital seeks community thoughts on health needs

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is seeking feedback on health needs from residents of Morgan, Cass and Scott counties.

Jacksonville, IL · 10-08

My Journal Courier

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Kayla Sharrow named hospital's Colleague of the Month

A registered nurse at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital has been named the September Colleague of the Month.

Jacksonville, IL · 10-07

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Aetna Better Health Explains Upcoming Medicaid Changes

A prominent insurance agency is making its service area aware of changes coming to Medicaid. Part of a recent briefing featuring experts and local health leaders, Aetna Better Health of Illinois (ABHI) offered updates on coverage and care questions for the latest round of Medicaid changes. The company’s CEO says they are taking a coordinated approach to make members aware of changes for this year.

Illinois · 10-05

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Jax Memorial Hospital Needs Survey Response

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is conducting its tri annual survey this month. The survey is required for non profit hospitals every three years. Claire Peak of JMH says the survey is open to residents from Morgan, Scott and Cass counties. Peak says the surveys opened October 1st. Peak says the surveys...

Jacksonville, IL · 10-06

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Illinois Democrats bring ‘cost of MAGA’ tour to Sesser

Donna Peek needs her car to get southern Illinois clients to doctors, pharmacies and grocery stores. But after cracking her windshield, the home care worker said she cannot afford her $500 insurance deductible. “In a rural community, these distances matter,” Peek said. Peek joined Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Christian...

Illinois · 10-05

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Law Offices of Steven H. Peck, Ltd. Publishes New Resource on Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

The Law Offices of Steven H. Peck, Ltd. has announced the publication of a new educational resource addressing Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts and their role in long-term care and estate planning. The resource provides information for individuals and families seeking to better understand how these trusts may fit into broader financial and estate planning strategies.

Illinois · 10-06

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Decatur Hospitals Seek Community Input Through Health Survey

October 4, 2026 – Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are asking residents of Macon and Moultrie counties to participate in a Community Health Survey designed to identify local health needs and priorities. The survey is part of the hospitals’ community health assessment process and will...

Decatur, IL · 10-04

Moneywise

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Illinois woman waited 4 hours in the ER before leaving — they wouldn’t give her an ice pack. Then, she got a $410 bill

Emergency rooms may charge you as soon as you register, even if you never see a doctor.

Illinois · 09-30

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Macon County Health Department to Host Drive-Thru Flu Clinic

October 4, 2026 – The Macon County Health Department will host a drive-thru flu vaccination clinic Friday, October 9, for individuals age 19 and older. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Macon County Health Department, 1221 East Condit Street in Decatur. Vaccinations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Macon County, IL · 10-04

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Statewide: Vaccine skepticism and infectious diseases

More people are opting out of vaccines despite evidence of their safety and effectiveness. Some are wary of the measles vaccine, which had nearly wiped out the disease. More cases are beginning to show up. An infectious disease expert joins us to discuss what is a healthy level of vaccine...

Illinois · 10-02

My Journal Courier

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Physical therapist celebrates 50 years at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital physical therapist Mark Yording, celebrated 50 years at the hospital in September. Two of his daughters also work in his department.

Jacksonville, IL · 10-01

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700,000 Illinoisans could lose their healthcare coverage this week

More than five million Americans have lost their health care coverage following federal cuts to Medicaid. WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 22: Vice President J.D. Vance (C), accompanied by Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz (L), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson (R), speaks during a news conference on fraud at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus on September 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. Vance announced a federal crackdown on Affordable Care Act fraud, removing over 750,000 allegedly ineligible enrollments and banning hundreds of suspect brokers to save taxpayers an estimated $2.2 billion.

Illinois · 09-30

My Journal Courier

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Pediatric orthopedic health screening clinic set in White Hall

Shriners Children's St. Louis hospital will have a free pediatric orthopedic health screening clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at White Hall Masonic Lodge No. 80.

White Hall, IL · 10-01

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Statewide: Vaccine skepticism and infectious diseases

Illinois · 10-02

CBS Chicago

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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