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  • Medicaid Provider Alert: Provider revalidation has begun and those not completing the process risk disenrollment.  Check your account now to learn when your revalidation is due. More information here.
  • The Cook Central Office, 36 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, will close 02/03/2025.  The new Cook Central Office will open at 115 South LaSalle, Chicago, for in-person service on 02/10/2025.  
  • ​UPDATE: The State Disbursement Unit (SDU) is processing all payments received. To verify the status of your payment, please log into the SDU parent portal or contact the SDU Customer Service Call Center at 877.225.7077.  For SDU business hours, click here.
Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

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Our Info Center is designed to answer many of the questions that you may have about HFS. You may also wish to explore https://data.illinois.gov/.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
401 S. Clinton
Chicago, IL 60607 
For News Media Inquiries: Melissa.Kula@illinois.gov.

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Please note: HFS oversees Illinois medical assistance programs (Medicaid) and Child Support Services. Media contacts for other state agencies and services can be found here