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Medicaid and All Kids cover health care for low income people of all ages in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services (HFS) is committed to improving the health of Illinois' families by providing access to quality health care.
The Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services administers Medicaid, which is a federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to 3.3 million residents – one in four Illinoisans – who meet certain eligibility standards.
You can use the same online application at https://ABE.illinois.gov to apply for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also called Food Stamps), Cash Assistance (TANF, Refugee Cash Assistance), and the Medicare Savings Program.
Medicaid provides affordable health coverage to residents of Illinois. The term “Medicaid” is used in this guide to describe the health coverage programs managed by the State of Illinois. Medicaid is sometimes referred to as “All Kids” or the “medical card.”
As of December 2019, has enrolled 985,201 individuals in Medicaid and CHIP — a net increase of 57.29% since the first Marketplace Open Enrollment Period and related Medicaid program changes in October 2013.
Medical Assistance Programs are designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care. General Qualifications. In general to qualify for medical assistance a person must meet financial eligibility criteria, residency requirements and in most cases must be citizens (except for children). How to Apply?
HealthChoice Illinois is the smart way most Medicaid members get quality care. See if you qualify, and explore the HealthChoice Illinois advantage.
Online. Use the ABE Manage My Case portal to manage your Medical, SNAP and Cash benefits - online, anytime. Find out more about linking your existing case to ABE Manage My Case (pdf) and review the ABE Customer Guide (pdf) by visiting the ABE Customer Support Center.
There are two ways to change your Medicaid address: Click Manage My Case at abe.illinois.gov to: Verify your address (under 'Contact Us') Find your renewal due date (under 'Benefit Details') Complete your renewal when you are due. Manage my case at abe.illinois.gov.
Illinois seniors must have limited income and assets, and a medical need to qualify for Medicaid long-term care. In 2024, a single Nursing Home Medicaid applicant must meet the following criteria: 1) Income under $1,215 / month 2) Assets under $17,500 3) Require a Nursing Home Level of Care.