Civic Federation @civicfederation.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Congress is weighing several proposals to reduce federal Medicaid contributions for traditional Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act Expansion. In Illinois, the federal government covers 51% of the costs for traditional Medicaid recipients and 90% of ACA Expansion costs. 100
Civic Federation @civicfederation.bsky.social · 08/05/2025If Congress reduces the federal contributions for ACA coverage, a state “Trigger Law” would mandate the end of the ACA expansion program. Over 772,000 Illinois adults could lose Affordable Care Act coverage. 100
Civic Federation @civicfederation.bsky.social · 08/05/2025If this happens, the State could repeal this law and choose to keep the program—but only if they can find the annual $3.2 billion to cover the cost. This is part of our ongoing series on the proposed Medicaid changes. Learn more about the impact of cuts here: t.ly/BrO2qt.lyMedicaid in Illinois: What Federal Cuts to Medicaid Funding Could Mean for Illinoisans | Civic FederationBlueskyBluesky 000