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Advocates argued the rules changes were too costly for low-income patients. The governor’s office said co-pays should not have been charged yet anyway, though they are expected to resume eventually.
There are at least 3,900 undocumented immigrants age 65 and older living in Illinois. By 2030, the number of undocumented seniors in the state will top 55,000.
CHICAGO -- Editors' note: Injustice Watch and Chicago Tribune teamed up to report on the challenges facing Illinois' aging undocumented population in a series of stories focused on access to health care and housing. This is the first story in the series.
The number of undocumented immigrants ages 65 and over in Illinois is set to grow exponentially. Advocates say it’s a crisis in the making.