Announcement sets stage for better HIV medication coverage in 2015
CHICAGO — In a statement issued on May 23 , Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron informs insurers that the department will not permit health insurance plans that discriminate against people living with HIV/AIDS to be sold on the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace in 2015...
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CHICAGO — AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and its allies in the public health field arena urge Illinois legislators to prevent major program cuts — including a massive $4 million cut to critical HIV/AIDS services for people in Illinois — by extending a temporary state income tax rate.
This month, Illinois state legislators are faced with the question of whether to make permanent...
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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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Check out the HIV/AIDS statistics in your legislative district.
District Fact Sheets provide vital facts and information on the status of each senate district with regards to the HIV/AIDS incidence and prevalence rate, along with the services that are provided for people living with HIV/AIDS. It is up to you to ensure that your senators and legislators are aware of these figures in order...
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At the Illinois HIV Planning Group meeting held December 2013, the Illinois Department of Public Heath's Dr. Fangchao Ma presented data about Illinois and the HIV continuum of care. Information includes percentages of people living with HIV who know their status, are engaged in care, and have a suppressed viral load. The presentation also offers a comparison to national rates....
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago President and CEO David Ernesto Munar testified on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 before the Illinois House Human Services Appropriations Committee on the state’s proposed Medicaid 1115 waiver. The proposal – outlined in this concept paper released in November 2013 – would allow the state to obtain federal Medicaid matching funds for a wider range...
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AFC Celebrates Legislation, Remembers HIV/AIDS Champion
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November 13, 2013 Ryan Singleton, (312) 334-0913
CHICAGO – The AIDS Foundation...
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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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