The Illinois Medicaid Program Covers:
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is committed to improving the health of Illinois' families by providing access to quality health care. This mission is accomplished through HFS Medical Programs that pay for a wide range of health services provided by thousands of medical providers throughout Illinois to about two million Illinoisans each year. The primary medical programs are:
- medical assistance as authorized under the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/5 et seq.) and Title XIX of the Social Security Act, Medicaid; and
children’s health insurance as authorized under the Illinois Insurance Code (215 ILCS 106/1 et seq.) and Title XXI of the Social Security Act, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Necessary medical benefits as well as preventive care for children are covered for eligible persons when provided by an enrolled health care provider. Eligibility requirements vary by program. Most people who enroll are covered for comprehensive services. Some programs, however, cover a limited set of services.
HFS
HFS provides comprehensive medical benefits to residents of Illinois who are children, parents or caretaker relatives raising children younger than 19, pregnant women, seniors 65 years of age or older and persons who have a disability or blindness.
Eligible persons are covered for a comprehensive array of health services including doctor visits and dental care, well-child care, immunizations for children, specialty medical services, mental health and substance abuse services, hospital care, nursing facility care, emergency services, prescription drugs, family planning and medical equipment and supplies.
To be eligible, most persons must also be U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants. This requirement does not apply to pregnant women.