Medical Assistance Programs

What is the purpose of this service?

Medical Assistance Programs are designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

General Qualifications

In general to qualify for medical assistance a person must meet financial eligibility criteria, residency requirements and in most cases must be citizens (except for children).

How to Apply?

• Visit Applying For SNAP, Cash, and Medical Assistance for information on how to apply on-line through ABE: the Application for Benefits Eligibility, in-person, through the mail or over the phone.

More Information & Resources

• Change of Information for Medical Assistance - If you are receiving Medical Assistance, learn how to change your information.
• FAQ Medical Assistance, Medicaid, Medical Card & Health Insurance
• FAQ The Affordable Care Act 
• A Guide to ABE: Application for Benefits Eligibility
• Current State of LTC Determinations 
• Medicaid customers may qualify for assistance to help pay for installation of telephone service and monthly charges for local phone service through the Lifeline and Link-Up Telephone Assistance Programs.