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Medicaid | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid

Resource Name:Medicaid | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid

address

2000 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087

Eligibility

To qualify for medical assistance a person must:
  • Meet financial eligibility criteria
  • Be a resident of Illinois
  • Be a US citizen (except for children)

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
866-322-3172

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TTY

847-263-6059

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DHS Help Line- Spanish

800-843-6154

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DHS Help Line- English

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call, visit during service hours, or apply online Documents Required:
  • Varies on an individual basis; contact for details

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Offers coverage to eligible children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Provides access to health care at a reasonable cost. Additional coverage includes:
  • Prescriptions
  • Medical equipment and transportation
  • Family planning
  • Laboratory tests and x-rays
Also covers dental care which includes preventive and diagnostic services.

Last assured

07/24/2025

What's Here

Medicaid

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.