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Illinois Legislators by District and Zip Code
This document lists the state legislators in Illinois by both their districts and the zip codes within their districts.
Illinois Cares Rx Recipients by Zip Code in Senate District 7
This document lists the Illinois Cares Rx Enrolles by zip code.
Save Illinois Cares Rx
This fact sheet explains why the Illinois Cares Rx program should not be cut.
Sample Note to Legislator
This document provides a sample letter for a state Senator to ask them to save the Illinois Cares Rx program.
Patient Protection and Affordability Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act
Illinois Pre-existing Conditions Plan
Brochure for IL Pre-existing Conditions Plan (IPXP)
Testimony to Congress on Medicare Part D
HDA Testimony to Congress on Medicare Part D
Health Care Reform and Medicare Part D
Presentation on Health Care Reform and Medicare
Social Security Fast Track Disability
Social Security Fast-Track Disability Benefits
Illinois Cares Rx Update and Part D First Look
Reminder Letters Being Sent to Re-Apply for 2011-IL Cares Rx and Part D
IL Cares Rx Update 10-5-10
Important letters are being sent to people enrolled in Illinois Cares Rx (ICRx) for 2011
Medicare Savings Program Terminations - Update 10-5-10
As discussed in previous MMW Alerts (9-15 and 9-23), approximately 8800 individuals received letters from SSA stating that the state of Illinois would no longer pay their Part B premiums. Of those 8800, approximately 2100 had already received notice from the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) about a termination and been given the right to appeal. The other 6700 had not received any notification from DHS prior to termination. Because of this, those approximately 6700 were reinstated into the Medicare Savings Program and letters were sent to the affected people this week from DHS explaining what is happening.
Chart of Benefits by Income Level
Chart of various benefits by income level
Up-date on Medicare Savings Program Terminations
Up-date on Medicare Savings Program Terminations
What is the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole”?
Medicare Part D "Donut Hole"
Health Care Coverage Case Study for a Person with a Disability In 2014 And Beyond
This hypothetical "case study" illustrates the health insurance options for people with disabilities that will be available when health care reform is implemented under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
List of Compassionate Allowance (CAL) Conditions
DI 23022.080 List of Compassionate Allowance (CAL) Conditions
Illinois Cares Rx and Circuit Breaker
Topical brief describing what is new with Illinois Cares Rx and Circuit Breaker in 2010
United HealthCare/AARP Saver Problem for Some People in Illinois Cares Rx
The Illinois Cares Rx (ICRx) program pays coordinating Part D and Medicare Advantage (MA-PD) plan premiums and deductibles for people in the program who have Medicare. In 2010 the co-pays for each prescription should be no more than $2.50, $6.30 or $15 for all drugs in the Part D/MA-PD plan's formulary.
TIMELINE OF MEDICARE PART D CHANGES UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM 2010-2020