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Benefits in Illinois

Where to apply and who to call in Illinois. For services near you, see the Illinois state page.

Medicaid

Program: Illinois Medicaid (HFS Medical Benefits) (Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) with the Department of Human Services (IDHS))
Apply online: abe.illinois.gov
By phone: (800) 843-6154
In person: Your local IDHS Family Community Resource Center Find an office
If you get SSI: No. Illinois uses its own disability rules, so people who get SSI must still apply for Medicaid through ABE or an IDHS office.
If you work: Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD): full Medicaid for working people with disabilities ages 16 to 64, with a monthly premium and up to $25,000 in assets.

Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicaid Buy-In also go through this office. How Medicaid works.

Free Illinois advance directive forms, with instructions: Illinois forms at CaringInfo. What each form does.

211: call or text 2-1-1.
Medicare counseling (SHIP): shiphelp.org.
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center: Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116.
Work and benefits counseling (WIPA): choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp.
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Medicaid details checked October 9, 2026. Disability rights agency from the NDRN member list; forms from CaringInfo. Last reviewed November 9, 2026.

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