Press Releases
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Morgan Winters Confirmed as Get Covered Illinois Director
Springfield–The Illinois State Senate confirmed the appointment of Morgan Winters as the Director of Get Covered Illinois. Get Covered Illinois, a division of the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), is the official Health Insurance Marketplace for Illinois consumers to purchase quality, affordable health coverage. Get Covered Illinois is transitioning to become a fully independent State-Based Marketplace for plan year 2026.
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IEMA-OHS Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the Deadliest Tornado in Illinois
Springfield – On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history tore through southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwest Indiana, leaving a 219-mile path of destruction.
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Chicago – The last day of Open Enrollment for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace is Wednesday, January 15th.
Director Hammer Answers Questions on Mental Health Parity in New Video
Springfield -- The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has released a public service announcement aimed at answering questions about mental health parity. The video addresses parity, substance abuse treatment and how to get assistance if you believe your insurance company has unfairly denied you coverage.
"Here at DOI, it is our job to educate and protect Illinois consumers. We take mental health and substance abuse treatment very seriously. Insurance can be confusing and we want people to know we are here to help. In addition to contacting their insurance company to ask questions about their policies, consumers can come directly to the Department," said DOI Director Jennifer Hammer.
If consumers believe they are being treated unfairly, they can call the Department's Office of Consumer Health Insurance toll free at 1-877-527-9431, and speak with staff who can explore options with them or help them submit a complaint.
Against the backdrop of a national opioid crisis, it is more important than ever to understand what treatment options are available to consumers and their family members, Hammer explained.
"People suffering from mental health illnesses and addiction have options. We will continue to assist consumers in understanding their options and coverage," said DOI Director Hammer.
The video can be viewed on the Illinois Department of Insurance website at:
http://insurance.illinois.gov/webinars/videopage.html
To speak with someone over the phone, consumers are encouraged to call the Department's Office of Consumer Health Insurance toll free at 1-877-527-9431.
Press Releases
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Illinois DCFS receives $9,200 and hundreds of childcare items from Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
CHICAGO – Tonight, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s Centennial Regional Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago to accept a donation of $9,200 and hundreds of onesies, bottles, diapers, wipes and other childcare items.
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Illinois EPA Announces Expansion and Modernization of Vehicle Emissions Testing Network
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced updates to the Illinois Vehicle Emissions Testing Program, which include the reopening of the Forest Preserve Drive location in Chicago beginning Monday, March 17.
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SPRINGFIELD – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site’s annual spring Native American Market featuring arts and crafts by more than 30 tribal-affiliated artists from across North America will take place April 5-6 at the Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St.