The State of Illinois Shortchanges Cook County on Federal Medicaid Funds
Release: February 2, 2007
An explanation of how the state shortchanges Cook County of federal Medicaid payments.
Illinois’ Medicaid Program
Release: September 5, 2006
An analysis of the role “intergovernmental transfers” and the “upper payment limit” play in financing Illinois’ Medicaid program. These financing mechanisms are critical to funding healthcare for poor and low-income individuals throughout the state.
An Analysis of the Tax Exemptions Granted to Cook County Non-Profit Hospitals and the Charity Care Provided in Return
Release: May 26, 2006
CTBA's 2006 study comparing the value of the tax breaks received by Cook County non-profit hospitals to the charity care they provide in return. The study was updated in 2009.
Proposed Federal Cuts Threaten Illinois' Medicaid Program
Release: January 12, 2006
This Report provides information on how proposed federal cuts to Medicaid in 2006 would have affected Illinois' program.
The Impact of State Budget Shortfalls on Payments to Medicaid Health Care Providers
Release: January 12, 2006
A Fact Sheet on impact of state budget shortfalls on payments to Medicaid healthcare providers in Illinois.