Medicaid
With 3.4 million Illinoisans on Medicaid, Illinois hospitals and health systems care for a significant number of patients covered by this government program, making it a priority for IHA.
H.R. 1 Resources: Prepare for Medicaid Changes
Adults who gained Medicaid coverage through the Affordable Care Act expansion may lose it if they fail to meet new H.R. 1 community engagement requirements, which go into effect Jan. 1, 2027. To help hospitals prepare, our resources page provides essential information to mitigate the negative impacts of the federal law.
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44%
children
7%
persons with disabilities
9%
seniors
Source: HFS