The Brief
- Cook County could lose $110 million in state funding under a proposal to cut health care for undocumented immigrants.
- Latino lawmakers are urging the governor to reconsider, warning the cuts could cost lives.
- Cook County Health officials say they will continue providing care, but expect a heavier strain on emergency services.
CHICAGO – Cook County is preparing for a $110 million hit to its budget if the state follows through with the governor’s proposed plans. The state’s Latino Caucus is urging the governor to reconsider.
What we know:
Cook County Health and Hospitals CEO Erik Mikaitis says the hospital will treat undocumented immigrants—insurance or not.…