If you're unemployed you may be able to get an affordable health insurance plan through Get Covered Illinois, with savings based on your income and household size. You may also qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Illinois Medicaid or All Kids.
When you fill out a Get Covered Illinois application, you'll find out if you qualify for:
Health coverage through Get Covered Illinois. You may qualify for premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions (CSR) that may reduce out of pocket expenses such as deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurance based on your household size and income. Some people with low incomes may pay very small premiums.
Other coverage options:
Illinois Medicaid: Illinois Medicaid provides coverage to millions of Americans with limited incomes or if they have a disability.
The All Kids: All Kids provides coverage for children in families with incomes too high for Medicaid but too low to afford private insurance.
After you finish your Get Covered Illinois application, you'll get an eligibility determination that tells you what kind of coverage you and others in your household qualify for.