Written testimony released April 29, 2014
SB2670 creates the Hepatitis C Screening Act , which provides that individuals born from 1945 to 1965 be offered a hepatitis C test when accessing other health care services.
The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) testifies in support of SB 2670 — The Hepatitis Screening Bill. We thank Senator John Mulroe along with many advocates...
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Updated comments from AFC president/CEO on Medicaid plan to address HIV
New comments from interim President/CEO John Peller on a new Medicaid plan advanced by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn were released on March 10. This plan will include an HIV-specific provision that will improve care for people living with HIV....
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The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) submitted comments January 22, 2014, in response to the state’s Draft 1115 Waiver Application . In the comments, AFC urges the state to prioritize case management for people with HIV, leverage the Medicaid Health Home state plan option to improve care for people with HIV, and institute financial incentives for HMOs to improve care provided to people...
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HIV infection can be managed as a chronic disease if people with HIV have access to high-quality, culturally-competent medical care and supportive social services. Providing this optimal care leads to long- and short-term cost containment as well as improved quality of life and prognosis for the patient, helping to meet the Triple Aim. There are an estimated 42,500 people living with HIV in Illinois,...
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A historic day for Illinois, as the Medicaid bill to expand health care to thousands becomes law.
On Monday, July 22, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law SB 26, a bill that expands the Medicaid program in Illinois - implementing a key part of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The bill passed through both Illinois chambers this past legislative...
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1) Illinois Pre-Existing Condition Program transfer to federal program: The Illinois Pre-Existing Condition Program (IPXP) will transfer all enrollees to the federal Pre-Existing Condition Program (PCIP) effective July 1, 2013. The federal government made a decision to no longer fund state PCIPs because of limited funding. These programs were created by the Affordable...
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May 2013 has been a banner month for the policy team at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC). The Illinois General Assembly passed several key measures that will benefit people with HIV/AIDS and empower individuals and allow communities across the state to make healthy decisions and reduce HIV infections and stigma.
IL House Restores HIV/AIDS Funding to Budget:
A major...
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Media contact: Ramon Gardenhire
Tel. 301-379-3024
Email: [email protected]
Illinois Senate Approves Medicaid Expansion Bill with Concurrence Vote
AFC Urges Governor Quinn to Sign SB 26 into Law
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Senate passed a Medicaid expansion bill (SB 26) today by a vote of 39-20. The measure...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Ramon Gardenhire
Tel. 301-379-3024
Email: [email protected]
General Assembly Budget Supports Vital HIV/AIDS Services
Appropriations Chair Harris Restores $3.25 Million, Caps Banner Session for AIDS Advocates
SPRINGFIELD — In a major victory for AIDS advocates on Memorial Day, the Illinois...
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