ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid

Address

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

(800) 843-6154

www.dhs.state.il.us

Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

AKA:

DHS

Description:

Offers coverage to eligible children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Provides access to health care at a reasonable cost. Additional coverage includes:
- Prescriptions
- Medical equipment and transportation
- Family planning
- Laboratory tests and x-rays

Also covers dental care which includes preventive and diagnostic services.

Eligibility:

To qualify for medical assistance a person must:
- Meet financial eligibility criteria
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Be a US citizen (except for children)

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call, visit during service hours, or apply online

Documents Required:
- Varies on an individual basis; contact for details

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Program Contact Information

(847) 263-7778

Phone Numbers

DHS Help Line- English

(800) 843-6154

DHS Help Line- Spanish

(847) 263-6059

TTY

(866) 322-3172

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Mailing

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

July 24, 2025

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