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Full Resource Name:
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid
Address
2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-7778
Hours:
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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