Wednesday, Feb 8
STORY: MEDICAID CLIFF Hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents stand to lose their Medicaid coverage after March 31. That's when the pandemic-era"continuous coverage" rule ends, meaning those on Medicaid will have to reapply and have their eligibility redetermined. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services says it will work with those who are dropped to help them access other coverage, including through the ACA marketplace. Reporter: Peter Hancock Word count: 800-1,000 words Photo: stock/file ETA: 4 p.m.
The Capitol News Illinois team welcomes new full-time reporter Hannah Meisel and Public Affairs Reporting intern Nika Schoonover. The reporters all also discuss what they are working on at the beginning of a new legislative session.
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