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News Release | Illinois PIRG | Health Care

New Report Rates State Health Exchanges

Many states have taken action to create health exchanges to deliver better value for consumers, and Illinois should follow their lead, according to Making the Grade, a new report by Illinois PIRG (Public Interest Research Group).

News Release | Illinois PIRG | Health Care

Consumer Group Calls for New Competitive Health Care Marketplace

Illinois policy-makers can address rising health care costs by implementing an effective health insurance exchange, according to a report released today by consumer advocacy group Illinois PIRG.

News Release | Illinois PIRG Education Fund | Health Care

Health Care Repeal Would Have Costly Consequences for Illinois Consumers and Small Businesses

Consumers and small businesses in Illinois will face significantly higher insurance premiums and could see costly coverage denials and price discrimination if efforts to repeal the federal health care law prevail in Congress or in the courts, according to The Cost of Repeal: Examining the Impact on Illinois of Repealing the New Federal Health Care Law, a new report released today by Illinois PIRG.

News Release | Illinois PIRG Education Fund | Health Care

Survey: Small Businesses Crushed by Rising Health Costs

Illinois small business owners are being crushed by rising health care costs, and feel left out of the current health care debate in Washington, according to a new report released by Illinois Public Interest Research Group on Central Street in Evanston today.

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