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Illinois has started providing free health care to more illegal immigrants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced on April 15. Illegal aliens aged 55 to 64 in Illinois are now covered by the state. They can access services such as doctor visits, dental care, and laboratory tests for free. Illinois started covering health care for many illegal immigrants 65 or older in December 2020. The expansion was approved by the state legislature in 2021 and signed by Pritzker, a Democrat. “Implementing more equitable health care coverage across the state is central to HFS’ mission, which means increasing access to quality health care choices for all Illinois residents, regardless of their immigration status,” Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Director Theresa Eagleson said in a statement. ...

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