• New Baby or Adopting a Child

    New Baby or Adopting a Child

    I don't have insurance, but I’m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do? Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a special enrollment period . You have 60 days from the...
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  • Loss of Medicaid Coverage

    Loss of Medicaid Coverage

    Q. What is Medicaid? A. Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to qualified low-income individuals. This includes pregnant women, families and children, the elderly and people with disabilities. In some states, the program...
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  • Job Loss

    Job Loss

    What if lose coverage because I was fired, laid off or quit my job? Option 1: Get an individual plan. If you lost your insurance benefits from an employer, you can buy your own health plan right away. Find a plan on Get Covered Illinois or directly...
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  • 26 Years Old

    26 Years Old

    Q. What health insurance for young adults can I have until the age of 26? A. If your parent’s health insurance covers young adults, then you can be added to, or stay on, their plan until you turn 26 (or age 30 if you are an unmarried military veteran...
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  • Find a Doctor or Hospital

    Find a Doctor or Hospital

    Picking the right doctor for your needs is important. There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, network, location and more. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of providers. Before you go for care, make...
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