Protect Our Care IL
@ProtectILCare
A coalition working to protect & expand access to quality, affordable health care coverage.
We have relaunched the Protect Our Care Illinois website with new resources and opportunities to join our advocacy campaign! Visit protectourcareil.org
A compelling op-ed from A.J. Wilhelmi from @IHAhospitals in @CrainsChicago. A decision to cut $800 billion from #Medicaid would be a devastating blow to 3.4 million in IL who rely on it for care, while shuttering hospital services and costing us billions. chicagobusiness.com/opinion/medica…
Milo M. experienced a devastating spinal infection that led to weeks in the hospital. His #Medicaid coverage allowed him to receive the care he needed and make a full recovery without added financial hardship. Check out more stories: protectourcareil.org/index.php/vide… #ProtectOurCareIL
Join our policy briefing on #Medicaid, the ACA and SNAP with the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Get informed, and get ready to fight back. Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00am – 11:30am CST Register Here: aidschicago-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #ProtectOurCareIL
Join us for a virtual policy briefing on the provisions related to #Medicaid, #ACA and #SNAP within the #BBB: when each provision goes into effect, the impact on residents and ways we can mitigate the harm in IL. Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00am – 11:30am CST aidschicago-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Our work to protect Medicaid funding will continue, and it's stories like this from Marilyn W. and her daughter that remind us what we're fighting for: health care access, quality of life, and a better future for Illinois families. #ProtectOurCareIL #ProtectMedicaid
We need to keep fighting, and remind our reps that the health and well being of Illinoisans must be their top priority. You can take action at protectourcareil.org.
After voting to pass Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," Illinois U.S. Congressmembers who voted in support of it had this to say to their constituents. We won't for a second, let Rep. Bost, Miller, and LaHood forget about the harm this bill will have on Illinois working families.
Thank you to Congresswoman @DeliaRamirezIL for speaking out against proposed cuts to #Medicaid. Tell Congress to vote no on the budget bill that contains these harmful reductions. Click to view today's press conference at the US Capitol: facebook.com/watch/live/?re… #ProtectMedicaid
The Senate just passed a bill that cuts #Medicaid, raises costs, and gives tax breaks to the wealthy—putting millions at risk. Now it heads to the House. Tell your reps they must stand with families and protect access to health care for Illinoisans. protectourcareil.org/index.php/2025…
A billboard is driving through Illinois’ 16th congressional district today to sound the alarm: Rep. LaHood is supporting a bill that will strip healthcare from thousands in his district. Call Rep. LaHood: (202) 225-6201 and demand he vote NO to #Medicaid cuts. #ProtectOurCareIL
Carrie V. from Carbondale shares how #Medicaid gave her family 17 more precious months with her son, Cory, during his cancer battle. Without it, they couldn’t have afforded his life-extending care. Tell our representatives they must protect Medicaid funding — lives depend on it.
These are the faces of #Medicaid, relied on by thousands of Illinoisans for the care they need to live and work. New work requirements would put that care at risk for people like Darnell, Marisol, Jasmine and more. Take action at protectourcareil.org. #ProtectOurCareIL
#Medicaid is a lifeline — protecting the health of so many Illinoisans who rely on it for care. But powerful forces are trying to strip it away. The #NoKings movement fights for our collective rights, including the right to health care for all. #ProtectOurCareIL #HandsOffMedicaid
In @CrainsChicago - Dr. Lee Francis, CEO of Erie Family Health Centers discusses the harm that #Medicaid work requirements will have on Illinois patients and the overall healthcare system. Tell your representatives to keep their #HANDSOFFMEDICAID. chicagobusiness.com/health-care/me…
Share your #Medicaid story. If you or a loved one could be impacted by potential cuts to Medicaid, then please reach out to journalist Kristen Schorsch from @WBEZ Chicago to share you story at the following link: airtable.com/appdUyp0SXgm3o… #HandsOffMedicaid #ProtectOurCareIL
The House budget bill will put Illinoisans' health care at risk by cutting billions from Medicaid funding. Don't let Rep. LaHood or any other politician get away with it. Take action at protectourcareil.org. #HandsOffMedicaid #Medicaid #ProtectOurCareIL
Meet Illinois nurse Grace K. who's sharing her Medicaid Story. She discusses the impact that cuts to #Medicaid would have on our families, our hospitals, and our overall quality of health care. Visit protectourcareil.org to view more stories and take action. #handsoffmedicaid
Anusha Thotakura of @CitizenActionIL appeared on the Healthy Chicago podcast from @ChiPublicHealth to discuss the ways in which cuts to #Medicaid would hurt Illinois families, children, and communities. Visit protectourcareil.org to take action against these proposed cuts.
The passage of the House budget bill represents the single largest rollback of health coverage in U.S. history. Read the full statement on our website: protectourcareil.org/index.php/2025… #Medicaid #ProtectOurCareIL #HandsOffMedicaid
The US House voted for massive cuts to #Medicaid. The numbers paint a bleak picture of Illinoisans losing necessary, life-saving health care. Call 866-426-2361 to make your voice heard - #HANDSOFFMEDICAID. See the data for yourself: lnkd.in/gg7jfnTu #ProtectOurCareIL
Donald Trump vowed to not cut Medicare. That was a lie.