State Health Programs for Immigrants | Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
201 South Grand Avenue, East, Springfield, IL 62763
Eligibility
Must be between 42 and 64 years of age; A legal permanent resident (LPR) for less than 5 years, or an undocumented immigrant (including individuals in a Temporary Protected Status); Resident of Illinois; Meet household income guidelines
Required documents
Passport
Green Card
Proof of household income
Birth Certificate
Additional documents may be required.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
To access this service, contact:
General Email
866-214-8325
Voice·
Health Benefits Hotline TTY
844-528-8444
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Bureau of Long Term Care
800-447-4278
Voice·
Division of Child Support Services
877-204-1012
Voice·
Illinois Medicaid TTY
800-843-6154
Voice·
DHS Helpline
800-526-5812
Voice·
Division of Child Support Services TTY
877-805-5312
Voice·
Illinois Medicaid Hotline
800-226-0768
Voice·
Health Benefits Hotline
Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
(1) Apply online at www.ABE.illinois.gov, or (2) Apply by phone, or (3) Contact a Community Service Agency, or (4) Download paper application from website, fill out and mail in, or call to request a paper application to be delivered in the mail. (5) For information, see https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalclients/healthbenefitsforimmigrants.html
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Administrative entity providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.
Last Assured
11/10/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Administrative entity providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.