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Illinois Enacts Critical Consumer Protection for Affordable Health Care

A strong rate review process protects individuals, families, and small businesses from unreasonable premium rate hikes and sets accountability standards for how insurers determine rates.

Illinois Makes Gains Toward Racial and Economic Justice in 2023

Unwinding or Unraveling? Keeping the Fabric of Medicaid Intact

Medicaid played an important role as an essential source of health insurance for millions during the COVID pandemic.

Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Families USA offer key policy recommendations for more affordable health insurance in Illinois

New report provides pathway to lower costs for consumers and small businesses

We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For

We all have an obligation to stand up for what's right.

Reimagining Justice: Our 2023 Illinois Legislative Agenda

The fight for racial and economic justice takes commitment from everyone—no one can stand on the sidelines anymore.

Shriver Center Trains Advocates and Community Members on New Public Charge Rule

Immigrant families should get the care and aid they need.

We Are Made by History

The challenges we face in the fight for racial and economic justice have roots in our history as a country.