Medicaid | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Medicaid
2000 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
Eligibility
To qualify for medical assistance a person must:
- Meet financial eligibility criteria
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Be a US citizen (except for children)
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
866-322-3172
Voice·
TTY
847-263-6059
Voice·
DHS Help Line- Spanish
800-843-6154
Voice·
DHS Help Line- English
Websitehttps://www.dhs.state.il.us
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call, visit during service hours, or apply online
Documents Required:
- Varies on an individual basis; contact for details
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Offers coverage to eligible children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Provides access to health care at a reasonable cost. Additional coverage includes:
- Prescriptions
- Medical equipment and transportation
- Family planning
- Laboratory tests and x-rays
Date of Last Formal Update
07/24/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.