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Protect Our Care Illinois submitted a letter to Illinois Medicaid leaders this week, as part of a national campaign to urge the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to grapple with how difficult it is for states to meet the drastic timelines that H.R. 1 demands. While recognizing the extensive efforts already underway in Illinois, the coalition raised serious concerns that the unrealistic federal timelines and delayed federal guidance risk disruptions in care in Illinois. The letter makes the case that H.R. 1\u2019s plain language authorizes CMS to grant Illinois a good faith extension on implementation, should an extension become necessary. The coalition pledged to support Illinois on the tough road ahead, and thanked the state for prioritizing accuracy, equity, and transparency as we move forward. Read the letter here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Protect Our Care Illinois submitted a letter to Illinois Medicaid leaders this week, as part of a national campaign to urge the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to grapple with how difficult it is for states to meet the drastic timelines that H.R. 1 demands. 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