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Janice Schakowsky: “Over 475,000 Illinoisans have gained Medicaid of CHIP coverage since the first open enrollment period as a result of…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
Over 475,000 Illinoisans have gained Medicaid of CHIP coverage since the first open enrollment period as a result of Illinois' decision to expand Medicaid.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Notes the increase in Medicaid coverage due to expansion in Illinois.

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