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More than 47,000 people in Illinois have lost their Medicaid coverage after a pandemic-era extension on their eligibility ended last week.
Most of the nearly 4 million low-income Americans who lost their Medicaid insurance coverage within the last few months were dropped because of bureaucracy — not because they don’t qualify.
More than 47,000 Illinois residents have been kicked off their Medicaid insurance plans as of Aug. 1 – that’s nearly a quarter of the population that was up for renewal starting May 1. According to data from the state department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), most of them were dropped because they didn’t submit their eligibility information on time.
Cities around the country are using federal funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to implement pilot universal basic income (UBI) and guaranteed basic income (GBI) programs.
Nonprofit executive brings nearly 25 years’ experience in fundraising initiatives, special events and stakeholder engagement.
Innovative program celebrates 10th anniversary of training anti-poverty advocates in racial equity.
Chastity Lord, Raj Vohra appointed as new leaders on the board.
New report provides pathway to lower costs for consumers and small businesses
A contemporary of Sargent Shriver, Newton Minow leaves behind public service legacy.
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