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.
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.
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.
We count your income from your job (minus work expenses), Social Security, veteran's benefits and child support.
Illinois offers Medicaid coverage for people with disabilities with income up to 100% of the federal poverty level (monthly income of $1,012 for an individual) and non-exempt resources (assets) of no more than $2,000 (for one person).
Definitions. Parents of Dependent Children: Income limits for 2024 are reported as a percentage of the federal poverty level (FPL). The 2024 FPL for a family of three is $25,820. Other Adults: Eligibility limits for other adults are presented as a percentage of the 2024 FPL for an individual is $15,060.
Illinois offers Medicaid coverage for people with disabilities with income up to 100% of the federal poverty level (monthly income of $1,012 for an individual) and non-exempt resources (assets) of no more than $2,000 (for one person).
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services maintains a web site for the Medical Electronic Data Interchange (MEDI), on which registered users may verify an individual's Medicaid eligibility status. The web site contains information on how to use the system.
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.