Federal rules govern Medicaid programs, which rely on federal funding. However, each state’s programs are tailored to its unique needs and are sometimes referred to by a different name, causing confusion over whether or not the program is Medicaid.

About 11.8 million people are at risk of losing their health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office

Illinois stands to lose about $48 billion in federal funding for Medicaid over 10 years, according to KFF, a nonprofit organization focused on health policy.

With B-2s flying overhead during an Independence Day ceremony, President Donald Trump signed the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law.

Taxpayers will see a number of new credits and deductions when they file their taxes in 2026. Here's when other "big beautiful" bill provisions go into effect.