Will Those Illegally in Illinois Will Be the Biggest Beneficiary of Governor Rod Blagojevich’s “All Kids” Health Plan?

So far I have heard only one reporter mention the portion of the population that may be the biggest beneficiary of the Governor’s proposal: children who are illegally in the United States.

It is my understanding that they are not now eligible for KidsCare because of Federal rules. The Feds will not provide the traditional 50% match unless recipients are in the country legally.

Nothing about this aspect of the program is in the Tribune’s story today.

The only place I have seen or read that little tidbit is on WTTW. It came out of WMAQ political reporter’s Dick Kay’s mouth.

This is significant because it means State taxpayers will have to pick up the full cost of the program.

Wouldn’t you think some of the media would be mentioning this part of the story?


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