Illinois Medicaid
Illinois
What is Illinois Medicaid?
Medicaid is a jointly funded state and Federal government program that pays for medical assistance services. Medicaid pays for medical assistance for eligible children, parents and caretakers of children, pregnant women, persons who are disabled, blind or 65 years of age or older, those who were formerly in foster care services, and adults aged 19-64 who are not receiving Medicare coverage and who are not the parent or caretaker relative of a minor child.
Primary services funded through Medicaid are physician, hospital and long term care. Additional coverage includes drugs, medical equipment and transportation, family planning, laboratory tests, x-rays and other medical services.
Administration
Illinois Medicaid is administered by Illinois.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for Illinois Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Illinois, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability.
- Be 65years of age or older.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,783 |
| 2 | $28,208 |
| 3 | $35,632 |
| 4 | $43,056 |
| 5 | $50,481 |
| 6 | $57,905 |
| 7 | $65,330 |
| 8 | $72,754 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Illinois Medicaid?
To get more information on applying for Medicaid, please contact the Health Benefits Hotline at 1-800-843-6154.
TTY users can call 855-889-4326.