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Seniors Set to be Hit Hard by Illinois Budget
Published in Managed Care Law Weekly, August 26th, 2007
Seniors across Illinois are bracing for harsh news from the state budget being debated by the General Assembly. Critical home and community based services seniors rely on for their health, safety and independence are set to be left severely under- funded. Over $150 million was put into more expensive institutional care, with nursing homes receiving large rate increases. AARP stands in strong opposition to any budget threatening in-home and community based services.
"At a time when Illinois should be looking for ways to expand home and community based services we are forced to fight for their very existence," said Jill Daigh, an AARP legislative volunteer. "In the budget...
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