Illinois State Senator Omar Aquino

Aquino leads measure to increase accessibility for hospital financial assistance

Details: Category: News; Friday, June 26, 2026 04:55 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – To address the pervasive issue of medical debt and support underinsured and uninsured patients, a new law led by State Senator Omar Aquino will streamline the application process for hospital financial assistance.

“While families navigate health issues, they should not have to endure the added stress of undergoing a confusing financial assistance application process,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “With federal cuts to Medicaid threatening the health care of millions, financial concerns will only worsen, forcing more people to forgo care and leading to more expensive medical costs down the road.”

Aquino law bans ‘junk’ fees in Illinois

Details: Category: News; Thursday, June 25, 2026 02:59 PM

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SPRINGFIELD –Following years of advocacy, State Senator Omar Aquino’s initiative to ban junk fees in Illinois was signed into law to protect consumers and increase transparency.

“Our state is facing unprecedented challenges due to devastating cuts from the federal spending plan under H.R. 1,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Banning junk fees is part of a broader effort to alleviate some of the financial pressure on Illinois families while our state continues to confront a national affordability crisis.”

Aquino law strengthens Illinois’ health care system

Details: Category: News; Wednesday, June 17, 2026 11:29 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – A new law led by State Senator Omar Aquino aims to strengthen Illinois’ health care system by increasing government efficiency and transparency while maximizing state dollars to fund essential services vulnerable communities depend on.

“Impending federal cuts to Medicaid are a threat to the stability of our health care system, risking access to care for thousands of Illinoisans,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “Safeguarding local hospitals and community-based services is needed to ensure our most vulnerable communities are not left behind.”

Aquino: The fight for affordability continues

Details: Category: News; Monday, June 01, 2026 05:00 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – After the Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) released the following statement:

“Illinois is doing its part to ensure working families are shielded from the devastating cuts imposed by the Trump administration’s H.R. 1. As families face growing financial pressure at the gas pump and at check out, affordability must be at the forefront.

Welcome

My staff and I are here to serve you. Please let us know if there is anything you need and we will work to the fullest extent of the abilities of this office. We are dedicated to helping our community and appreciate being a part of it.

As your State Senator, I will fight hard every day in Springfield to defend our shared values and do what is best for our community, our great state of Illinois, and every person in it.

Serving as your State Senator is the highest honor.

Sincerely,
Omar Aquino

Contact Info

Springfield Office:
325 D Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5652

District Office:
4053 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 292-0202

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