Federal
As we get closer to the Presidential Election, it’s important to stay aware of the promises and track records of the candidates.
- KKF: Compare the Candidates on Health Policy
- Ballotpedia: Presidential candidates on the issues, 2024
Meanwhile, a current Supreme Court case, Oklahoma v. Department of Health and Human Services, could dramatically affect Federal regulations on Medicare and Medicaid.
Illinois
A couple of bills to watch:
SB3703 – NURSING STUDENT STIPEND PROG – Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish a nursing student stipend program to reimburse eligible applicants for the pre-licensure nursing program cost incurred during the previous academic year from a baccalaureate degree nursing program. Sets forth provisions concerning application for a stipend, the amount of the stipend, the pre-licensure nursing program cost, the distribution of funds, information on the stipend program, and rulemaking. Status – Re-referred to Assignments.
More information is available here.
HB4823 – $IDPH-LOCAL HEALTH PROT GRANTS – Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for local health protection grants for health protection programs. Status – Re-referred to Rules Committee.
More information is available here.