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Illinois Spends $1.6B on Immigrant Healthcare Amid Deficit

3/1/2025

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Illinois taxpayers have shelled out a staggering $1.6 billion on healthcare for undocumented immigrants since 2020, far surpassing budget forecasts. A state audit uncovered significant mismanagement, with numerous enrollees misclassified. In response to a looming $3 billion budget deficit, Governor Pritzker is considering slashing funding for these programs while still pushing for universal health coverage.

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Illinois taxpayers have shelled out a staggering $1.6 billion on healthcare for undocumented immigrants since 2020, far surpassing budget forecasts. A state audit uncovered significant mismanagement, with numerous enrollees misclassified. In response to a looming $3 billion budget deficit, Governor Pritzker is considering slashing funding for these programs while still pushing for universal health coverage.