IL HR0181

Health and human services organizations contribute $4.5 billion annually to Illinois economy while serving vulnerable populations through healthcare, social services, and long-term care.

Resolution calls for fiscal year 2022 budget to ensure access to essential services addressing social determinants of health, with funding for increased service demand and remote service reimbursement.

Budget should prioritize funding for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 pandemic, including Black, Brown, and rural communities affected by systemic racism.

Resolution urges holistic, cross-departmental budgeting approach that invests in prevention and early intervention rather than short-term cuts to control long-term costs.

Budget should invest in human services workforce development as equity issue, recognizing workforce is predominantly female, people of color, and low-to-moderate income essential workers.