Across Illinois, about 70% of days spent in nursing home care are covered by Medicaid, making it the largest insurance payer for this type of coverage, according to state officials. Advocates worry the proposed cuts will reduce the type of care low-income seniors and those living with

Gov. Ferguson and those who rely on Medicaid said the U.S. House vote Thursday to cut spending to the program will have damaging effects on all aspects of the healthcare system.