Gov. Blagojevich Halts Health Plan Under Court Order

(Springfield, IL) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration has halted enrollment in its controversial opposed by state lawmakers.

Rockford Register Star reporter Aaron Chambers reports today that a Blagojevich administration memo dated April 22, has ordered an end to the enrollment of adults earning more than $13,832 annually. Pregnant women may earn up to $20,800 and still enroll.

The enrollment halt complies with a Cook County judge’s April 15 order stopping the Gov. Blagojevich’s plan.

It is unclear whether the new enrollees coverage will continue or whether the state will pay their bills.

Administrations officials claims the program’s cost totals less than $20 million this year. The Illinois General Assembly has, however, appropriated no money for the health plan.

Who knows.