Kristen Schorsch

To help prevent more pregnant women from dying, the Pritzker administration promised that private insurers would cover the cost of doulas to support families. But in many cases, they’re turned away or forced to pay thousands out of pocket.

The state has mailed letters to thousands of Medicaid enrollees with low incomes or a disability. They could lose coverage as soon as Oct. 1 due to legislation that President Donald Trump signed into law last year.

The team has a network of practitioners in Illinois who don’t rely on payments from the federal government, which threatens to cut funding to gender-affirming care providers.

Some providers say an order freezing federal financial help could mean cuts in services within days or months. A judge temporarily blocked the order.

A WBEZ analysis found almost all Illinois babies born in 2023 with the help of fertility treatments had moms with private insurance.

Democrats are knocking on doors to encourage votes for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, and many say restrictions on reproductive rights are driving their effort.

The Chicago Abortion Fund is one of many around the U.S. that cover travel and medical costs. But these funds are running out of money.

From potentially more protesters to the challenges of patients getting to appointments on time, some providers say they’re worried but ready.

It’s the latest move to expand access to abortion in Illinois as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to block access to mifepristone.

Migrants who already struggle to talk about their trauma find a persistent shortage of mental health workers. Support groups are trying to fill the void.