Provena Covenant Medical Center is disappointed by the Illinois Department of Revenue and Attorney General decision to appeal the recent Sangamon County Circuit Court ruling which found that the uncontested evidence easily established the hospital’s qualification for tax exemption on both charitable and religious grounds. We remain firmly convinced that that judgment is the fair and legally correct one and will be upheld on review.
In fair hearings, Provena Covenant has now twice prevailed. We are disappointed that state authorities choose to continue to ignore the plain facts and governing law which more than amply supports our position.
Clearly the law is on our side in recognizing our charitable mission to care for all regardless of their ability to pay. As such Provena Covenant will continue to vigorously defend against this selective and improper denial of fair treatment.
