Incarcerated Individuals
A person who applied for help and was determined eligible before being arrested and jailed by a peace officer from a county or unit of local government qualifies, even if they didn't get help before they were jailed. This special coverage pays for qualifying medical bills over the first $500.
A person who is incarcerated in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility may apply for medical coverage in advance of their release date. A person may also qualify for medical coverage while in an IDOC facility if they receive inpatient hospital services during their incarceration. The income limit depends on the type of medical coverage for which they qualify.