The law requires the State to process medical applications as follows: • 60 days - Medical assistance for persons requiring a disability determination. 45 days - Medical assistance for all others.
Most people who enroll are covered for comprehensive services, including, but not limited to; doctor visits and dental care, well-child care, immunizations for children, mental health and substance abuse services, hospital care, emergency services, prescription drugs and medical equipment and supplies.
If you aren't sure if your Medicaid coverage has been approved yet or if it is still active, you can check Manage My Case or call the state's Automated Voice Recognition System (AVRS) at 1-855-828-4995 with your Recipient Identification Number (RIN).
States are required by federal law to approve or deny Medicaid applications within 45 days, or 90 days for applications that require a disability determination.
The law requires the State to process medical applications as follows: • 60 days - Medical assistance for persons requiring a disability determination. 45 days - Medical assistance for all others.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has 30 business days to review complete applications from the date the Department receives them. The Department has 15 days after an application is approved to issue a registry identification card.
Income limits Adults with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level are eligible for Medicaid. Children and pregnant women have higher income limits. Children who live in households with income of up to 318% of the federal poverty level are eligible for Medicaid coverage.
Documents Needed for a Medicaid Application DRIVERS LICENSE, PHOTO ID CARD, OR PASSPORT. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR APPLICANT (and spouse if living) RED, WHITE, AND BLUE MEDICARE CARD. HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS, PREMIUM AMOUNT STATEMENT.