UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO DIVISION OF SPECIALIZED CARE FOR CHILDREN - Care Coordination

Address

1309 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607

(800) 322-3722

www.dscc.uic.edu

Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

AKA:

Core Program

Description:

Provides care coordination for children under the age of 21 with special healthcare needs who are enrolled in a contracted Medicaid HealthChoice Illinois plan. Provides assistance with:
- Developing a care coordination plan
- Accessing diagnostic tests
- Finding specialized medical care
- Insurance assistance (All Kids and Medicaid)
- Paying for certain medical expenses
- Communicating with doctors, specialists and schools
- Preparing for transition
- Resources & information

Eligibility:

Must be children under the age of 21 with special healthcare needs who are enrolled in a contracted Medicaid HealthChoice Illinois plan. Eligible conditions may involve:
- Increased medical complexity
- Medically fragile
- Technology dependent
- Require in-home shift nursing

Languages:

- Spanish
- French

Program Fees:

No fees

Intake Process:

- Visit website to apply
- Call for assistance or to request a home visit

Documents Required:
- Authorization to Release Health Information

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Program Contact Information

(800) 322-3722

dscc@uic.edu

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(800) 322-3722

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1309 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Physical

801 North Perryville Road
Suite 5
Rockford, IL 61107

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

June 17, 2025

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