Health & Benefits
Medicaid
Medicaid is a state and federal program that pays for medical costs for people with low income. Learn more here.
Learn your rights (1 resources)
Forms (1 resources)
Use this form to ask about a medical bill that you think should have been covered by Medicaid.
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Other resources for the public (27 resources)
Medicaid helps people in need with healthcare costs. In Illinois, Medicaid is available to people in need, who are low-income adults ages 19 to 64 years, over 65 years, disabled, blind, or pregnant.
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Lists the services covered through the Medicaid program.
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Steps to follow the spend-down process which is like a deductible if your income is above Medicaid limits.
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Explains the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and the additional services you could receive through Medicaid.
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Lawyer resources (2 resources)
A notice of decision is the Illinois Department of Human Services’ response to your application for benefits. Follow this step-by-step guide to find your notice of decision
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Here is a step-by-step guide on creating a Manage My Case Account on the Application for Benefits Eligibility website
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