ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid

Address

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

(847) 263-7778

www.dhs.state.il.us

Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

AKA:

DHS

Description:

Provides free or low-cost medical benefits for individuals and families with limited incomes. Primary services offered through Medicaid are physician, hospital, and long term care. 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, residency requirements and in most cases must be citizens (except for children).

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Visit www.abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/ to apply, call to request an application, or visit during program hours.

Documents required:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residency
- Social Security Number - Social Security card for all persons requesting more than emergency care
- Proof of income

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 263-7778

Phone Numbers

DHS Help Line- English

(847) 263-7778

DHS Help Line- Spanish

(847) 263-6059

TTY

(866) 324-5553

Address Listings

Mailing

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Physical (Primary)

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

November 28, 2023

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