AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicare Coverage: Illinois is set to lose 21 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, leaving 136; open enrollment begins Oct. 15. More than 12,000 residents were also affected when Clear Spring Health exited the market in May. West Nile: DuPage County reported its first West Nile-related death of 2026, underscoring the risk from mosquito-borne illness. Wildfire Smoke: Chicagoans, especially people most vulnerable to poor air quality, need to prepare for recurring smoke from Canadian fires. Food Safety: A recall covers 28-ounce Gatorade bottles sold in Illinois because some varieties contain undeclared Yellow 5 or Yellow 6 dyes, which may pose risks to people with sensitivities. Maternity Care: Roseland Community Hospital’s labor and delivery unit is set to close by Oct. 31, while Joliet’s St. Joseph Medical Center is also ending maternity services, further narrowing care options. Children’s Health: A study of Chicago families found canceled and missed pediatric appointments rose 8.7 percentage points among Spanish-speaking families after an immigration crackdown. Clean Water: The Illinois EPA will distribute $21.8 million to address contaminated drinking water.
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