Reply #12: "Any criticism would look silly," said Madigan spokesman [View All]

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Ambitious health-care plan proposed

Thursday, October 6, 2005

By Mary Massingale

of Copley News Service
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod Blagojevich is proposing an innovative health-insurance program for children, regardless of income and financed by shifting most of the state's Medicaid population into an HMO-style system.

Leaders of the Democratic-controlled legislature are backing the $45 million proposal called "All Kids" for their fall veto session. The new program would begin operation July 1, 2006.
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Representatives for the legislative leaders rejected any political motive for the proposal, even as an election year looms.

"Any criticism would look silly," said Madigan spokesman Steve Brown. "This is close to the final step in the process."

Cindy Davidsmeyer of Jones' office agreed.

"Those who want to argue politics lose that argument because the governor has consistently expanded health care beginning with KidCare, FamilyCare and now All Kids," Davidsmeyer said.
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