$1,732/mo/mo
Individual income limit
$3,575/mo/mo
Family of 4 income limit
138% FPL
FPL threshold
Key Facts for Illinois
- ✓Illinois expanded Medicaid in 2014
- ✓Apply through the ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility) portal
- ✓Illinois has one of the broader covered services packages
- ✓Undocumented immigrants 65+ may qualify for limited benefits
What Illinois Medicaid Covers
✓ Doctor visits
✓ Hospital care
✓ Prescription drugs
✓ Mental health
✓ Dental
✓ Vision
✓ Transportation
Who Qualifies in Illinois?
Children
Most children under 19 qualify regardless of immigration status through CHIP or Medicaid.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women typically qualify at higher income limits than standard Medicaid in Illinois.
Low-income adults
Adults 19–64 earning up to $1,732/mo/mo (138% FPL) qualify.
Seniors & disabled
Adults 65+ and people with disabilities may qualify through SSI-related Medicaid programs.
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Apply at state portal →✓ Medicaid Expansion State
Illinois expanded Medicaid under the ACA, covering more low-income adults.