Illinois – Governor Rod Blagojevich’s Illinois Covered Plan
The following summary was derived from information released by the office of Governor Blagojevich:
The Governor's plan, "Illinois Covered," will not only provide affordable coverage to the uninsured but will also help many middle-income families and small businesses who are currently enrolled in health insurance plans save thousands a year on their healthcare costs. In addition, the plan will reform the existing healthcare system to improve quality and require more accountability.
Under the Illinois Covered plan, a range of options are present – from access to new affordable insurance products, to rebates on private insurance for those who currently have health insurance, to direct state assistance. Key components of "Illinois Covered" include:
- "Illinois Covered Choice" – New insurance plans with affordable rates will be offered through private insurance companies. These new products will provide comprehensive coverage, including inpatient and outpatient care, prescription drugs, and physician visits. This plan is eligible to individuals who do not have employer-sponsored insurance and to small businesses with 25 or fewer employees.
- "Illinois Covered Rebate" – This program provides premium assistance to everyone in Illinois who has health insurance through an employer or through Illinois Covered Choice.
- "Illinois Covered Assist" – A program to help low-income adults obtain health coverage when they do not have children or their children are grown or no longer dependent on them.
- Increasing FamilyCare eligibility to 400 percent of the federal poverty level.
- Increasing the young adult dependent age from 22-23 to 30 years of age.
- Employing mechanisms to improve quality and reduce costs, such as EMR, wellness and disease management programs.
To learn more, please visit http://www.illinoiscovered.com/details.html
This page was last updated on 8/23/07
