Benefits and Services Assistance | Legal Council for Health Justice

Legal benefit assistance, including help with the Illinois Medicaid and Medicare programs, accessing state and federal benefits for medical complexity or disability, and training/education on public benefits.

Physical Address

17 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Application process

Call 312-427-8990 and speak to on-duty intake staff member.

Fee

No Fees

Eligibility

Varies by program, generally low-income individuals. Programs Serve: HIV-positive individuals; Homeless individuals; Children with chronic illness or disabilities

Languages

English, Spanish, Russian

Service area

Cook County, IL Dupage County, IL

Agency info

Legal Council for Health Justice

Provides legal assistance with discrimination, insurance disputes, return-to-work questions, and confidentiality issues related to HIV status. Also provides assistance with applying for benefits to individuals who are homeless and medically complex children.