Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Program - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services - Chicago Main Office
401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- Income must be below 213% of the federal poverty level (FPL)- Must be an Illinois resident- Social Security number is NOT a requirement- Immigration status is not a consideration for eligibility- MPE is temporary; If enrolled in MPE, members also must file a full application for Moms & Babies
Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
All Kids Hotline
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
All Kids Hotline
Spanish, English
Those who have a doctor or clinic should ask the office staff if the doctor or clinic is an MPE provider. If the doctor or clinic is not an MPE provider, or if individuals do not have a doctor or clinic, call the All Kids Hotline at (866) 255-5437 or (877) 204-1012 for TTY. A Hotline representative will help individuals find an MPE provider where they live.
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) is a program for pregnant women. MPE offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient health services to pregnant women who meet income requirements. There are no co-payments or premiums in MPE. Those who meet the income requirements for MPE can get services right away. That means individuals can get services the same day you sign the application if the MPE provider says they are eligible. MPE covers outpatient services like prenatal checkups, doctor visits, lab tests, prenatal vitamins, medicine, specialty medical care, eye care, dental care, emergency room care, mental health and substance abuse services, transportation to get medical care and other services. Individuals cannot get hospital services, like labor and delivery, from the MPE program. To get hospital services, you must apply for Moms & Babies.
211 Metro Chicago
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents. The agency is organized into two major divisions, Medical Programs and Child Support Services.