Illinois Assistance Programs.
Locate help and assistance in all Illinois cities and counties, including Chicago and Rockford. In addition to the state programs noted below, find organizations and charities in Illinois that may be able to provide you with help paying bills.
Assistance Programs
Access To Care
The Suburban Primary Healthcare Council provides very low cost health insurance to lower income, or uninsured residents of suburban Cook County and areas around northwest Chicago. 708.531.0680
DuPage Physician's Medical Assistance Program (DPMAP)
Provides financial assistance and help with prescription bills, medical supplies and health care fees for those living in DuPage County. 1-(800) 942-9412
Rental Housing Support Program
The state of Illinois Rental Housing Support assistance program is the nation's largest state rental assistance program and helps thousands of people pay their rent each month. The RHS program will provide rent grants and subsidies for thousands of low income Illinois residents. Find additional rent help.
Illinois Cares Rx Basic and Plus
This is a state-sponsored prescription plan that helps pay for medicines and drugs that Medicare Part D does not pay for. 1-800-226-0768
Nicor Gas Reconnect Assistance
This program was created specifically to help customers who can't afford to pay their bills and who have had their natural gas service disconnected. Learn more.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
This program helps both families and pregnant women with one or more dependent children with temporary cash and also other benefits. The TANF aid can help pay for shelter, rent, food, utilities, heating bills, and expenses other than medical. (800) 843-6154
Get Free Health Care and Ways to Stop Medical Debt Collectors
Regulations and laws exist in Illinois that will stop both aggressive and illegal collection efforts from medical debt collectors. Fair pricing and coverage laws also ensure patients have access to free health care and competitive prices. Continue.
FamilyCare
Low cost, very affordable healthcare coverage for caregivers or parents who live with children under age 18. There are small co-pays and there is a low cost monthly premium. 1-877-204-1012
Debt Consolidation, Loan Repayment, and/or Credit Counseling
Homeowners and individuals in debt can get access to services from not-for profit credit counseling agencies. Many programs are offered at reduced prices or for free. Get a list of credit counseling agencies in Illinois.
All Kids (formerly KidCare and Medicaid)
All Kids is health insurance for Illinois children, to help families pay for medical bills, no matter what the family income is. 1-866-255-5437
Illinois Mortgage Help and Foreclosure Assistance
Illinois has various programs that will help families with keeping their mortgage current, and they can help those in need avoid foreclosure. More.
Find an extensive listing of HUD counseling agencies in Illinois. They can provide homeowners with foreclosure and mortgage programs.
Legal Aid in Illinois
Non-profit law firms and lawyers throughout the state offer Illinois residents with free legal assistance and services. Click here to read more.
General Assistance (GA)
This program provides families and people with money and grants and also limited medical care to help take care of themselves if they do not qualify for other cash programs administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS). If a person has children and the family is not eligible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) aid, the family might qualify for GA Family and Children Assistance (GA-FCA).
Medical Assistance
If you and your family are eligible for medical assistance from Medicaid through Illinois, you will have two basic decisions to make on how your health care will be delivered. Find more ways to get help with medical bills and debt.
•Fee-For-Service
•If you decide on the regular fee-for-service medical aid program, you need to find your own clinic or doctor that will accept Medicaid clients.
•Managed Care
•If you choose the managed care plan to help with medical bills, you and your family will receive their standard, basic health care through a primary care doctor that is associated with an accepted managed care plan.
Food Stamp Program
The Food Stamp Grant Program will help lower income people and families in Illinois buy the food they need for good health. Most households that have a low income can get food stamp benefits.
Child Care Assistance Program
The Illinois Child Care Assistance Program will help provide working as well as low-income families with access to affordable and high quality child care. The program also provides grants to help pay child care bills. 1-800-843-6154
Free Food Banks
Hundreds of food banks throughout Illinois provide free or low cost food, groceries, and other non-financial support to residents of the state. These are in addition to programs offered in your county below. Learn more.
Illinois Community Clinics and Health Care Centers
Families and individuals who are either low income, or who have no or limited health insurance may be able to get help from community clinics. These centers offer numerous medical and dental services to Illinois residents. More on Illinois community clinics.
The low income, people with no or limited health insurance, or patients facing a hardship may be able to qualify for low priced or free dental care from clinics in the state. Click here.
