Medicaid | Chicago Public Schools

Eligibility

Children 18 years old and younger,
Low-income adults ages 19-64 years old,
Citizen or qualified immigration status, and
Meet program income requirement

Enroll

Families enrolled in Medicaid will need to enroll in a Medicaid plan and should choose a primary healthcare provider that meets their needs. Medicaid Health plans include:

Blue Cross Community Health Plans
County Care Health Plan
Meridian Health
Molina Healthcare
Aetna

For more information, reach out to your Children and Family Benefits Coordinator or call the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS (5437) for assistance.

How To Use Your Medicaid Benefits

Once enrolled in Medicaid, CPS families have access to benefits that support their health and wellness. Completing the health risk screening and connecting to your Medicaid plan is essential to accessing health care services tailored to your needs and goals. Benefits include but are not limited to:

Physician Services
24/7 Nurse Line
Behavioral Health Services
Lab Tests, X-Rays
Hospital Services
Vision and Dental Services
Prescriptions
Medical Supplies
Transportation

Medicaid Renewal

Since the Public Health Emergency ended, all families will need to start the Medicaid renewal process again, or they will lose their health insurance coverage.

If you or your family are enrolled in Medicaid, please follow the steps below to complete your renewal and ensure you remain enrolled in the program. Please keep in mind that Medicaid renewal dates vary by individual, and that a renewal must be completed every year.

If you need assistance with Medicaid renewal, you can call the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS (5437) or fill out an assistance request form.

The State of Illinois is currently mailing renewal forms and the envelope will look like this:

Medicaid Envelope

Once you receive your renewal form, please fill it out and send it back as soon as possible to ensure that your family does not lose Medicaid coverage. Letters are mailed to the address you have on file with your Medicaid case, so please ensure your address is up-to-date.

If you have already completed your renewal form, you do not need to take any further action.
If you have received your renewal form but have not yet completed it, please complete it as soon as possible and mail it back to ensure you do not lose coverage.
If you have not received your renewal form yet, check your mailbox regularly for the envelope. You can also check your renewal date online at abe.illinois.gov or over the phone at 1-855-828-4995.You can also renew benefits online or over the phone.

If you need assistance with this step, you can call the Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS (5437) or fill out an assistance request form.

To make sure your mailing address is up-to-date, check your renewal date, or complete your renewal online:

Visit abe.illinois.gov.
Click “Manage My Case” to log in to your account.
To verify and update your mailing address, Click “Contact Information.” You can also use the Report Medicaid Change of Address Form to update your address.
To check your renewal date online, click “Benefits Details” to find your renewal date.

If your renewal is due, you will see a “Renew My Benefits” button. If you would like to renew your coverage online, click on “Renew My Benefits” and complete your renewal.