Could you lose Medicaid coverage in January? What Illinois recipients need to know

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Original Load Date Oct. 1, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 1, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/could-you-lose-medicaid-coverage-in-january-what-illinois-recipients-need-to-know/3996278/

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If you rely on Medicaid, a major change is coming in January, as new work requirements could put your health coverage at risk. After similar rules took effect for SNAP benefits this year, hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents left the program. Now, Medicaid is next. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24...