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Welfare reform in Illinois targets AFDC and Medicaid changes
Illinois Republicans push limits on AFDC eligibility and duration, seek welfare to work mandates, and favor managed care for Medicaid. The plan aims to curb core welfare caseloads, reduce fraud, and finance back bills by debt restructuring. critics warn costs may rise and long term jobs programs needed.
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Springfield
AFDC
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Public Aid Department
GOP
Department
Dean Schott
Sharron Matthews
Public Welfare Coalition
Illinois
Matthews
Senate
Mark Gordon
Jim Edgar
General Assembly
Edgar
Republican
Welfare Coalition
Illinois Hospital Association
Feds
Bureau of the Budget
Illinois Tax Foundation
Taxpayers Federation of Illinois
Office of Welfare Inspector General