Lawmakers Propose Cut In Medicaid Rates
SPRINGFIELD – Two Democratic lawmakers this week introduced legislation to reduce state payments to the insurance companies that manage Illinois’ Medicaid program, arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic is resulting in excess profits for the insurers. Sen. Dave Koehler, of Peoria, and Rep. Fred Crespo, of Hoffman Estates, say that money saved due to the pandemic […]
Last Call: Peoria Region Potentially Just Days Away From Renewed COVID-19 Restrictions
West Central Illinois is just a few days away from implementing new COVID-19 restrictions if trends don’t begin to reverse.