Access to Care Program

Information Site

If you can’t afford to see a doctor and live in suburban Cook County with:

• A family of less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines

• No health insurance (or deductible of $500 or more per person) and

• Ineligible for Medicare or Public Aid

• You may be eligible for Access to Care

Non-Refundable Annual Enrollment Fees are $20 for one person, $40 for two people, $50 for three or more Adult Members in one family

Access to Care offers doctor office visits for $5, prescription medication for $10/$20/$30 and lab tests and X-rays for $5.

* * * * * ACCESS TO CARE 2010 GUIDELINES * * * * *

(YEARLY INCOME BEFORE TAXES) INCOME MUST BE BELOW:

FAMILY SIZE                                                   YEARLY GROSS INCOME

1                                                                                            $21,660

2                                                                                            $29,140

3                                                                                            $36,620

4                                                                                            $44,100

5                                                                                            $51,580

6                                                                                            $59,060

(Add $7,400 for each additional person)

Access to Care is currently experiencing budget difficulties.   Enrollment in Access to Care has increased by 51% since the last year.  Due to the current weak employment situation, Access to Care has enrolled as many people as their funding will allow. Illinois State Funding has been reduced and is currently not in the State budget.  As a result, they are accepting new applications on a waiting list.   As funds are available, applicants will be notified.