Health Care

League Position

The League believes that a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost should be available to all U.S. residents. Other U.S. health care policy goals should include the equitable distribution of services, efficient and economical delivery of care, advancement of medical research and technology, and a reasonable total national expenditure level for health care.

News

News
League Action in April & May
League Action in April & May

Over the last few months, the League spoke out against the SAVE Act and traveled to Springfield to advocate for bills in the state legislature.

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Take Action: Tell Congress Not to Cut Medicaid
Take Action: Tell Congress Not to Cut Medicaid

Congress is currently considering a budget package that would slash Medicaid funding, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing access to health care. 

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League Action in Summer 2024
League Action in Summer 2024

This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.

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Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield
Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield

League members traveled from across the state to meet with legislators and advocate for legislation affecting education, gun violence prevention, health care, and mental health policy.

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Report: General Assembly 2022
Report: General Assembly 2022

Important legislation supported by the League was passed by both Chambers during a spring session shortened by more than 1 ½ months because of the June 28 Primary Election.

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