Health Care & Medication

CountyCare

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CountyCare is a Medicaid program that is part of the Affordable Care Act (Healthcare Reform) offered by the State of Illinois and Cook County Health & Hospitals System. This program provides affordable health insurance coverage to you if you cannot get insurance through regular Medicaid or private insurance.

CountyCare can pay for prescription drugs and provide medical services such as:

  • visits to healthcare providers (including physician and nurse practitioners)
  • inpatient and outpatient hospital services
  • emergency room visits
  • lab tests and x-ray services
  • medical supplies, equipment, prostheses, etc.
  • physical, occupational, hearing, and speed therapy
  • medical transportation
  • nursing home care
  • hospice care
  • mental health services
  • home health agency visits
  • family planning services

To get program benefits, you should go to a healthcare provider that is part of the CountyCare network.


How do I apply?

You can apply over the phone by calling CountyCare to start the application process. You can also apply in-person at the following locations: Stroger Hospital, Provident Hospital, and Oak Forest Health Center.

Please note: If you are currently receiving CountyCare or plan on enrolling in the program, you cannot receive the state’s Medicaid Expansion program. Please contact the CountyCare program for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible?

Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center

Start Enrollment or Ask Questions

A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.

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Toll-Free: 1-800-794-6559

Website: support@benefitscheckup.org

Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center

Start Enrollment or Ask Questions

A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.

Green Path

Toll-Free: 1-800-794-6559

Website: support@benefitscheckup.org

See What Key Benefits Programs You May Qualify For

BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others.