Oct. 27 - How Prepared is Illinois for Medicaid Changes?

Health News Illinois is assembling a panel of experts to learn more about what's next for Illinois' Medicaid program. Major changes are set to come to the Medicaid program. After more than a year of preparation, 2027 will see the program roll out work requirements, payment restrictions and other changes that officials said could remove hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans from the roll. What does it all mean for Illinois' Medicaid program, and how prepared is the state for the changes? Health News Illinois is assembling a panel of experts to learn more. Panelists: • Dana Kelly, Chief of Staff, Department of Healthcare and Family Services • Jud DeLoss, CEO, Illinois Association for Behavioral Health • David Vinkler, interim CEO, Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans Additional panelists to be named soon PARKING: Parking is available at 333 S Clinton Street, which is connected to the building. Metered street parking is available but limited, and SpotHero reservations are also an option in the surrounding area. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Connected to Union Station via an enclosed pedway at BMO - 320 South Canal - has direct access to the Metra train concourse and Amtrak trains. The LoopLink CTA bus lines are steps away from the Union Station Transit Center, which is directly north of the building. Upon arrival at the building, you’ll find an elevator bank to the far left of the security desk that goes directly to the 2nd floor. Once you exit on the 2nd floor, the check-in area and event space will be visible. Registration and networking begins at 8:30 a.m. The panel discussion begins at 9 a.m. The 2025 Health News IllinoisEvent Series is sponsored by: