CareLink Program - Cook County Health - North Riverside Health Center

CareLink is a free program that helps Cook County residents cover the cost of care at any Cook County Health facility. CareLink discounts the cost of the following services: primary care visits, specialty doctor visits, clinic visits, lab tests, hospital stays and emergency services.Anyone living in Cook County may apply for financial help. They may also receive help applying for other state and federal medical programs. Patients must meet certain eligibility guidelines to qualify. Those who qualify for the program can receive care at Cook County Health with up to 100% discount on the cost of care.

Date of Last Formal Update

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Physical Address

1800 South Harlem Avenue, Riverside, IL 60546

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 6:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 6:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 6:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm; Sat 8:00am - 4:00pm; Customer Service

Application process

To sign up for CareLink, you will need to go into one of the Cook County Health (CCH) sites to meet with a Financial Counselor. It is recommended that Patients signing up for CareLink complete the application (located on the website), before going in to see a Financial Counselor. If not, they can complete the application with the Financial Counselor. Patients will be asked to give basic information about the number of people in their family, their income, and their birthdates.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Anyone 19-64 years of age living in Cook County without insurance may apply for CareLink. A person's immigration status will not stop them from qualifying for the program. Eligibility is based on gross income, family size, and proof of Cook County residency. Patients must have lived in Cook County for at least 30 days prior to applying.

Languages

Spanish

Polish

English

Service area

Cook County, IL

Agency info

Cook County Health

Since the founding of the original Cook County Hospital in 1834, Cook County Health has been committed to serving the healthcare needs of the residents of Cook County. Today they continue to provide care to thousands of people across Cook County and continue to grow for future generations.