WAG 06-21-02
Individuals can apply by completing an application and submitting it to the Special Units Office (FCRC 209) in Cook County, to the FCRC serving the applicant's residence outside of Cook County, or by any other means as described in PM 02-04-01.
Emergency Medical Assistance is a federal program that can co-exist with State funded, meaning one individual may have more than one medical program on the same case.
Eligibility may be backdated up to three months prior to the month of application if the applicant would have met the criteria for the backdated months.
This is a medical only program,
however individual may also qualify for Cash and/or Food Assistance.