Medicaid | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid

2000 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087

Eligibility

To qualify for medical assistance a person must: - Meet financial eligibility criteria - Be a resident of Illinois - Be a US citizen (except for children)

Hours

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

800-843-6154

Voice - DHS Help Line- English

https://www.dhs.state.il.us

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call, visit during service hours, or apply online Documents Required: - Varies on an individual basis; contact for details

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Offers coverage to eligible children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Provides access to health care at a reasonable cost. 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.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/24/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Medicaid

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.