GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS CONFIRMING THAT STATE COVERAGE OF ABORTIONS FOR LOW INCOME WOMEN WILL CONTINUE IN ILLINOIS. 

ILLINOIS IS ONE OF ONLY 16 STATES THAT PROVIDES MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ABORTION CARE. THIS IS A PART OF STATE LAW AND WILL BE VIGOROUSLY DEFENDED SAYS THE GOVERNOR. HE HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ON WEDNESDAY:

THE GOVERNOR ALSO SAID:

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES IS ADVISING MANAGED CARE COMPANIES THAT HELP ADMINISTER MEDICAID ABOUT THE LAW AND THAT THEY MAY BE GETTING QUESTIONS ABOUT COVERAGE.