Cook County Health, County Leaders Gather 100 Days Ahead of Medicaid Work Rule Implementation ...

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* ICYMI: Cook County, state officials warn of crisis months before Medicaid changes. Crain’s… With more than 700,000 people in Illinois on notice that their Medicaid eligibility is in jeopardy starting 100 days from now, the clock is ticking not just for those residents to retain coverage, but for state and Cook County officials to [...]

As Medicaid work requirements loom, IL officials seek to inform enrollees – Center Square

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the new changes are going to impact many residents in the largest Illinois county. “These costs do not disappear. They're shifted to states, local governments, hospitals, and ultimately families,” she said.

Cook County Health, County Leaders Gather 100 Days Ahead of Medicaid Work Rule Implementation ...

Chicago, IL, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cook County Health joined State officials and Cook County leaders today to mark 100 days until federal Medicaid eligibility cuts take effect, urging enrollees to stay engaged with care and stay informed…

Cook County leaders warn of ‘devastation’ with 100 days to go before Medicaid work requirements take effect

Cook County leaders and health officials sounded the alarm Wednesday, warning that changes in the Medicaid work requirement may lead to hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents losing coverage.