Illinois expands costly weight-loss drug coverage
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office estimates the drugs— which include Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic – will cost taxpayers $210 million the first year. But others put that number much higher.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office estimates the drugs— which include Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic – will cost taxpayers $210 million the first year. But others put that number much higher.
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be paying significantly more so state employees can have "Cadillac" health insurance coverage.
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be paying significantly more so state employees can have "Cadillac" health insurance coverage. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday in Spr...
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers will be paying significantly more so state employees can have "Cadillac" health insurance coverage.
(The Center Square) – Members of an Illinois House committee took issue with the hiring process for Illinois Department of Children and Family Service workers. During an Adoption and Child Welfare Committee hearing Tues...