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Health

Illinois Secures $193 Million a Year to Expand Rural Healthcare Access

Silence DoGood - January 1, 2026

State officials said the investment will help modernize rural healthcare delivery, expand telehealth and mobile services, and address workforce shortages in underserved areas. #healthcare #funding

Community

Expected Cost for Illinois’ Noncitizen Health Care Program Grows to $1.1 Billion

Silence DoGood - May 7, 2023

Because the individuals are not citizens, the federal government does not match the state’s contributions to the program. #healthcare

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