Free & Low-Cost Healthcare in Illinois
770K people in Illinois are uninsured (6.1% uninsured rate). Illinois has expanded Medicaid, covering adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
460+
Community Health Centers
6.1%
Uninsured Rate
Yes
Medicaid Expanded
Coverage Programs in Illinois
- IL Medicaid (expanded)
- Get Covered Illinois Marketplace
- All Kids (children)
- Cook County Health (Countycare)
Top Community Health Centers
Erie Family Health Centers
Chicago, IL
Primary CareDentalBehavioral HealthPharmacy
Heartland Health Centers
Chicago, IL
Primary CarePediatricsOB/GYN
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
East St. Louis, IL
Primary CareDentalVision
Sliding Scale Fees
Illinois expanded Medicaid in 2014, covering adults up to 138% FPL. FQHCs offer sliding scale for those between 138-200% FPL. Cook County Health's CareLink program provides free/low-cost care to county residents.
Prescription Savings in Illinois
- Medicaid covers prescriptions at $0–$3 copay
- Illinois Rx Buying Club
- 340B pricing at FQHC pharmacies
- Cook County Health pharmacy programs
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