Tax and Budget

The State of Illinois Shortchanges Cook County on Federal Medicaid Funds

Release: February 2, 2007

An explanation of how the state shortchanges Cook County of federal Medicaid payments.

Economics, Education Funding & the State Fiscal System

Release: October 20, 2006

A presentation on the Illinois economy, and how it relates to education funding.

Illinois’ Medicaid Program

Release: September 5, 2006

An analysis of the role “intergovernmental transfers” and the “upper payment limit” play in financing Illinois’ Medicaid program. These financing mechanisms are critical to funding healthcare for poor and low-income individuals throughout the state. 

Proposed Federal Cuts Threaten Illinois' Medicaid Program

Release: January 12, 2006

This Report provides information on how proposed federal cuts to Medicaid in 2006 would have affected Illinois' program.

The Impact of State Budget Shortfalls on Payments to Medicaid Health Care Providers

Release: January 12, 2006

A Fact Sheet on impact of state budget shortfalls on payments to Medicaid healthcare providers in Illinois.

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