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
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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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Media contact: Ramon Gardenhire
Tel. 301-379-3024
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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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Media contact: Ramon Gardenhire
Tel. 301-379-3024
Email: [email protected]
Medicaid Expansion Bill Passes Illinois House
AFC Urges Illinois Senate to Act Swiftly before Session Ends
SPRINGFIELD – On May 27, the Illinois House of Representatives voted 63-55 to pass a key measure that will expand Medicaid...
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HIV BUDGET CENTRAL
What’s going on in Illinois? … On March 6th, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn proposed a budget for 2014 that would reduce state funding for HIV/AIDS services from $26 million to $21 million, a 16 percent cut. However, thanks to your advocacy , the Illinois General Assembly overturned Governor Quinn's proposed cuts, restoring $3.25 million for a total of...
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Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Repeal HIV Student Notification Law
AFC Applauds Senate, Encourages Governor to Sign HB 61
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Senate passed HB 61 today, amending the Illinois Communicable Disease Prevention...
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By John Peller, Vice President of Policy
AFC’s John Peller was invited by State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) to testify in support of SB 26 , which would leverage federal Medicaid funding to cover low-income people, including thousands with HIV. Here’s the testimony John delivered.
Good morning, Madam Chair and members...
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Illinois Senate Passes Bill for Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
Landmark Measure Heads to Governor for Signature
The Illinois Senate today...
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What's AFC up to in Springfield? 2013 Legislative Session Update
AFC works hard in Springfield to enact sound HIV/AIDS policies. This year, with the help of advocates like you, we passed all three of our target bills! Read more about these bills below.
Current Issues (more information after the jump):
SB 26 - Medicaid for Low-Income,...
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