Health Coverage & Other Benefits - Illinois Residents
(FOR PATIENTS SEEKING HEALTH COVERAGE) If you want to apply for Medicaid
Use this link to check for Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, SNAP, and WIC Eligibility in Illinois:
https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/accessController?id=0.9945153259964908
Resources for those who are ELIGIBLE for Medicaid
Provider: Illinois Department of Human Services Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)
About this Provider: This is the application to receive Medicaid in Illinois
Phone Number: For questions about eligibility and applying for benefits please call the ABE hotline: 1-800-843-6154
Website: https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/accessController?id=0.5016510796541878
Additional Information: You can also use this link to apply for Medicare, SNAP, WIC, and other state benefits.
This application is also available on paper.
For English Application: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/IL444-2378B-IES.pdf
Para Español: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/IL444-2378BS-IES.pdf
Provider: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
About this Provider: Use this link once you are a medicaid patient or have applied to check on the status of your application
Phone Number: 1-800-343-6154
Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalClients/Pages/default.aspx
Additional Information: N/A
Resources for those who are NOT ELIGIBLE for Medicaid and need insurance
Provider: Healthcare.gov
About this Provider: If you are not covered by Medicaid, or a private, employer-provided plan, please visit this website to enroll in a health insurance plan.
Phone Number: 1-800-318-2596
Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/get-coverage/
Additional information: Note: You may qualify for a premium tax credit or cost-sharing reductions to save money on your premiums. When enrolling in a plan, you will be notified if you qualify. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.healthcare.gov/lower-costs/save-on-monthly-premiums/
To apply for disability benefits:
Depending on your cancer diagnosis, if you are unable to work, you may be eligible for disability benefits in Illinois. Disability benefits qualify you for additional financial assistance and programs such as Meals on Wheels.
Provider: Social Security Administration
About this Provider: Use this website to find out more about applying for disability benefits and apply online.
Phone Number: 1-800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/#anchor6
Additional Forms/Links/Notes: Checklist of everything you need to apply for disability: https://www.ssa.gov/hlp/radr/10/ovw001-checklist.pdf
Application to apply online: https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/dib
If your initial application is denied and you are unsure how to proceed, please consider utilizing the Legal Aid resources listed below to aid in appealing your application..