🙌 Massive thank you to everyone that came out to Springfield!
And thank you to all the speakers who participated in today's press conference!

💪We must unite now to defend vital healthcare programs for everyone!

1/2: We're proud to work with @healthyillinois.bsky.social and @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social as we fight for healthcare access for all, including undocumented immigrants. @govpritzker.illinois.gov’s proposed budget threatens to slash funding to the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program.

🚨 Important Update:
Check out the highlights from the latest statement from Healthy Illinois:
Illinois’ Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) program is set to end on June 30, 2025, due to inaction by a General Assembly committee.

Last week, Enddy Almonord, HI Campaign Director, emphasized the urgent need for affordable healthcare for all, regardless of immigration status to HFS at a hearing regarding HBIA.
We must vote against the upcoming budget propsoal and demand that it includes funding for HBIA!

Check out these two news stories released TODAY on Embodying Racism Lab new study on how HBIA/HBIS has a possible connection to declining hospital debt levels in Illinois!

Chicago Sun Times: chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...

Capitol News Illinois:
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/immigra...

🌍✨ Join us for our upcoming virtual press conference where we’ll engage with key legislators committed to protecting immigrant healthcare! We’ll also discuss the important HFS hearing happening later on Friday.

Watch it live on our Facebook page. ➡️https://www.facebook.com/HealthyIL

JUST IN!
University of Chicago’s Embodying Racism Lab shows a connection between immigrant health initiatives and declining hospital debt levels in Illinois.
The research links the expansion of HBIA/HBIS to significant cost savings amid proposed state budget cuts. erlab.uchicago.edu/research/hbi...

📣 Calling all Illinois residents, take action now!
Use the ActionNetwork form (link in bio) to email HFS and flood their inbox with your messages!
actionnetwork.org/letters/c34b...

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Let's make our voices heard!

Last week, @cofionline.bsky.social Evanston leaders Rocio Mancera and Elizabeth Lázaro joined Union Latina 1220 WKRS-AM to discuss their advocacy for the importance of HBIA

Need to find out who your state legislator to call
You can find it here: www.changeil.org/legislator-m...

It is absolutely crucial for state legislators to hear from everyone who depends on this program for their healthcare!
Your personal stories can make a powerful impact on their decisions!

‼️Don’t wait; your voice matters now more than ever!
Share your story here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/...

@govpritzker.illinois.gov
HBIA saves lives.

We cannot afford to lose HBIA.
Illinois can afford to save it.

State Senator Karina Villa emphasizes the crucial need for funding programs like HBIA, as these workers were on the front lines during the pandemic.
Take action today!
Call your state legislators today and demand they support the continued funding of HBIA in the FY26 budget!

Healthy Illinois traveled to Springfield last week to meet with legislators and urge them to take every possible action to save HBIA.

You can take action now!
Call or email your state legislators and urge them to vote to continue funding HBIA in the FY26 budget.