The Big Budget Bill passed this summer will rip Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) from thousands of residents across Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Millions will lose their health coverage, and hospitals dependent on Medicaid may be forced to close.

 

Jesse Jackson Jr. is prepared to fight these cuts and would push Congress to restore life-saving benefits.

Residents in rural areas in the 2nd Congressional District should not be expected to drive 30 minutes to an hour to the nearest emergency room or 24-hour urgent care facility. Mothers cannot afford long commutes to a labor and delivery unit amid a surging crisis in access to maternal care. 

In Congress, Jesse Jackson Jr. was effective in expanding access to healthcare. He will work to:

Strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including restoring federal funding and ensuring that every person in Illinois can get access to primary care and an annual checkup.

 

Advocate for policies that prioritize healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality of care with a focus on addressing disparities in underserved communities.

Expand healthcare networks, increase funding for community health centers and foster partnerships with reputable healthcare companies capable of delivering quality, affordable healthcare to the 2nd Congressional District so that the care we deserve is available on time, every time.

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Champion expanded access and coverage for mental health resources, including federal funding for community health centers and crisis intervention programs. Support legislation to expand Medicaid coverage for mental health services.

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Be a fierce advocate to address the maternal health crisis disproportionately impacting rural communities and Black and Hispanic mothers and infants.

Protect reproductive rights and a woman’s right to choose to ensure every patient can make their own healthcare decisions, on their own, for their own well-being.

Build out healthcare networks in rural communities through grants that leverage partnerships with our community colleges and existing healthcare providers to reach more people.