Illinois-All Kids Covered

[pj1959us 0]

I am posting this for anyone living in Illinois that may not be aware of this program. If you're living in Illinois with children under 18, please be sure to review the details on the website and see if it can be of some benefit.

Link for home page: http://www.allkidscovered.com/

Some of the first few highlights from About page:

What is All Kids?

Governor Blagojevich’s All Kids Program is a complete healthcare program for every child in Illinois. Illinois is the first state in the nation to ensure that every child, regardless of medical conditions or income, has access to healthcare. Read on for more answers to questions about All Kids or review the All Kids Booklet (pdf).

What does All Kids Cover?

All Kids is complete health insurance for your child. All Kids covers doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and eyeglasses. All Kids covers regular check-ups and immunization shots. All Kids also covers special services like medical equipment, speech therapy and physical therapy for children who need them.

Who can get All Kids?

Children can get All Kids health insurance if:

They live in Illinois.

They are age 18 or younger.

They meet the insurance requirements.

Is there an income limit for All Kids?

No. Children can qualify for All Kids no matter how much money their parents earn. For more detailed information about All Kids costs see the Income Standards & Cost Sharing Chart.

[Alex+R 0]

Wow! I hope all the other states follow suit! This is such an important and oft-overlooked issue.

[dalegg 143]

First the minimum wage deal, now this! Apparantly the battle line between Democrats and Republicans is going to fall right through Illinois.

This is great. The question of whether or not a state can actually function like this will finally be answered.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Those damned Democrats always trying to get government to actually function for the benefit of the people and not just a select few. Next thing you know this governor will be talking about education and minimum wage.

[dalegg 143]

Those damned Democrats always trying to get government to actually function for the benefit of the people and not just a select few. Next thing you know this governor will be talking about education and minimum wage.

I think they're already doing that.

Chicago's Living wage

[Mirorgate 0]

First the minimum wage deal, now this! Apparantly the battle line between Democrats and Republicans is going to fall right through Illinois.

This is great. The question of whether or not a state can actually function like this will finally be answered.

doubtful... usually why states porkbarrel fed bills to get money pumped into their state budget as well

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

This is great. The question of whether or not a state can actually function like this will finally be answered.

Or maybe we'll get some enlightenment on the issue of whether or not preventive and continuous care for people from a young age on actually saves billions in health care costs the long run. I don't think the profiteers of Americas broken healthcare system like this kind of thing very much. After all, healthier people mean less profits. And those guys do, first and foremost, have a responsibility to their shareholders...

[pj1959us 0]

Yes, I know, I'm reviving an old thread. It's been over a year since I posted this and I wanted to mention it again in case someone living/moving to Illinois isn't aware of the program in case it is beneficial.

Home link: http://www.allkidscovered.com/

News link (also found on homepage): http://www.allkids.com/news.html

Another article found from several months ago that appeared in the Springfield's State Journal Register newspaper: http://www.sj-r.com/sections/news/stories/114313.asp

PJ

[Jasman0717 9]

Right on California has MediCal that it good

[Sinergy 3]

We have Florida KidCare and its almost impossible to get, i was told that bc i can put my kids on my insurance (grrr and it takes more than half my paycheck) then i dont need florida kidcare

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

We have Florida KidCare and its almost impossible to get, i was told that bc i can put my kids on my insurance (grrr and it takes more than half my paycheck) then i dont need florida kidcare

(sung to the tune of beverly hillbilllies)

so she packed up her stuff and she moved to illinois... the hills that is..........

[Sinergy 3]

We have Florida KidCare and its almost impossible to get, i was told that bc i can put my kids on my insurance (grrr and it takes more than half my paycheck) then i dont need florida kidcare

(sung to the tune of beverly hillbilllies)

so she packed up her stuff and she moved to illinois... the hills that is..........

been to illinois, id never move there, id prefer paying for insurance

[almaty 19]

We have Florida KidCare and its almost impossible to get, i was told that bc i can put my kids on my insurance (grrr and it takes more than half my paycheck) then i dont need florida kidcare

(sung to the tune of beverly hillbilllies)

so she packed up her stuff and she moved to illinois... the hills that is..........

been to illinois, id never move there, id prefer paying for insurance

no make me go land of lincoln on your sunshine azz ..sister tara

[Sister Fracas 5]

We have Florida KidCare and its almost impossible to get, i was told that bc i can put my kids on my insurance (grrr and it takes more than half my paycheck) then i dont need florida kidcare

(sung to the tune of beverly hillbilllies)

so she packed up her stuff and she moved to illinois... the hills that is..........

been to illinois, id never move there, id prefer paying for insurance

no make me go land of lincoln on your sunshine azz ..sister tara

I'd never move to the southern half of the state either... *runs from Bro Dean*

[almaty 19]

i see ..two of my most favorite sisters and a couple of bffs..dishing the great state of illinois..where is the love? .............