State Healthcare Coverage Programs for Immigrants
Advancing its vision for healthcare equity, the State of Illinois in 2020 committed to providing medical coverage to seniors regardless of their immigration status. Illinois currently provides this coverage through the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program (HBIS), which serves eligible individuals aged 65 and over. Individuals enrolled in a state-funded program, like HBIS, are not affected by the HR 1 federal changes detailed above.
2024 HBIS program changes
In March 2024, HFS announced a series of changes related to the eligibility requirements for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program.
Coverage Renewals: HFS conducts yearly redeterminations for HBIS enrollees, following the same process Medicaid customers go through to annually verify their continued eligibility for coverage.
You may submit your redetermination using any one of the following options:
1. Complete the electronic version of the redetermination online in ABE Manage My Case at abe.Illinois.gov; or
2. Complete your Medical redetermination over the phone by calling 1-800-843-6154/1-866-324-5553 TTY; or
3. Fill out and sign the form and send it to us with any necessary verifications to:
a. Mail to P.O. Box 19138 , Springfield, IL 62763; or b. Fax the completed form and verifications to 1-844-736-3563; or 4. If you want to complete your redetermination in person, call 1-800-843-6154/1-866-324-5553 TTY to find help near you or visit a Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) closest to your home. You can find out where the nearest FCRC is by visiting this link .
For more information about your rights and responsibilities regarding the redetermination process, you can also call the Immigrant Family Resource Program at 312-793-7120 to find a list of community service agencies serving immigrants nearest you.
The earlier we receive your redetermination, the earlier we can determine your eligibility to continue receiving medical benefits.
Once we receive your form, we will determine your eligibility and send you another notice explaining our decision.