Pritzker urged to reverse Medicaid changes that threaten healthcare access for undocumented immigran

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Pritzker urged to reverse Medicaid changes that threaten healthcare access for undocumented immigrants
By FOX 32 NewsPublished June 23, 2023 5:22PMIllinoisFOX 32 Chicago
 
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.

CHICAGO - Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.

These changes, set to take effect on July 1st, include a pause in enrolling new eligible residents ages 42 to 64, a cap on the number of seniors who can sign up, and significant copays of $100 and $200 for hospital visits not eligible for matching federal reimbursement.
 
Activists argue that these copays effectively cut off access to healthcare for undocumented individuals in the state.
 
"It's cruel and inhuman to take away something that we promised in Illinois," expressed state Rep. Lilian Jimenez (D), highlighting the impact of the decision.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-medicaid-changes-healthcare-undocumented-immigrants

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"It's cruel and inhuman to take away something that we promised in Illinois,

It's more cruel, inhuman and DISHONEST to promise things that aren't approved.

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Ever think it was cruel and inhuman to take money from taxpayers who struggle, and sometimes fail to provide medical care for their own children, to provide Cadillac services for people who are not even legally here?