Administrative Entities | UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) - Chicago Core and Central Regional Office
1309 South Halsted Street, Third Floor, Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60607
Eligibility
Illinois resident; Child has or is suspected of having a chronic medical condition. Eligible conditions include, but are not limited to: blood disorders, cardiovascular impairments, craniofacial and external body impairments, eye impairments, gastrointestinal impairments, hearing impairments, inborn errors of metabolism, nervous system impairments, orthopedic impairments, pulmonary impairments and urogenital impairments; Families who care for eligible children; Youth who require in-home shift nursing
Required documents
Photo ID
Proof of address
Medical documents/proof of chronic medical condition
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
800-322-3722
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Toll Free
312-433-4122
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TTY
312-433-4114
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Main
800-425-1068
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Chicago Toll Free
Websitehttps://dscc.uic.edu
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
(1) Call 800-322-3722 to verify eligibility
(2) Schedule an appointment by one of the following:
a. Call 800-322-3722
b. Visit: https://dscc.uic.edu/how-we-help/how-to-apply/
(3) Provide required documents
Fees
Sliding scale, No Fees
Service area
IL
Administrative record for state program that provides free care coordination for Illinois children with special healthcare needs and their families. Coordination services may include finding specialized medical care, helping families understand their child’s diagnosis and medical treatment plan, explaining insurance benefits, attending school meetings, arranging transportation for medical appointments and locating community funding opportunities
Date of Last Formal Update
02/02/2026
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211 DuPage County
What's Here
Providing organization
UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children DSCC Chicago Core and Central Regional Office
Administrative record for state program that provides free care coordination for Illinois children with special healthcare needs and their families. Coordination services may include finding specialized medical care, helping families understand their child’s diagnosis and medical treatment plan, explaining insurance benefits, attending school meetings, arranging transportation for medical appointments and locating community funding opportunities