ABE - Application for Benefits Eligibility - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services - Chicago Main Office

You can use ABE to apply on-line for healthcare, SNAP, cash assistance and the Medicare Savings programs with the State of Illinois.

Date of Last Formal Update

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Hours

Mon 24/7; Tue 24/7; Wed 24/7; Thu 24/7; Fri 24/7; Sat 24/7; Sun 24/7;

Voice

(800) 843-6154

IDHS Help Line

Application process

The application will ask about people in your home, the money you get from a job or other sources, your housing costs and a few other bills.

Fee

Sliding

Eligibility

Eligibility is different for each program. To see if you might qualify for any of these benefits, fill out the ABE screening tool.

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

IL

Agency info

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.