Commentary: Here’s why Chicago needs a Mayor’s Office for Medicaid – Chicago Tribune*

"A million Chicagoans draw upon Medicaid for essential services; even more are eligible...With the federal government providing 65 cents of every dollar spent on Medicaid in Illinois, Medicaid is uniquely positioned to provide a financial foundation for critical services, particularly as Chicago, Cook County and Illinois all face generational budget challenges."
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Old Joe
2 years ago

Once upon a time people paid for their medical care…..

Pat S.
2 years ago
Reply to  Old Joe

Showing our age, Old Joe.

Giddyap
2 years ago

Just what Chicago needs – another bureaucratic political dumping ground, that exists only as a employment agency for connected do-nothing grifters

Daskoterzar
2 years ago
Reply to  Giddyap

Yep – no doubt.

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