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Enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) program will be temporarily paused effective July 1, 2023.

Enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program will be temporarily paused effective Nov. 6, 2023.

Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Coverage

Any medical provider enrolled with the Illinois Medical Assistance Program can provide services to HBWD participants. The Department of Human Services (DHS) hotline Toll-Free at 1-800-843-6154 or (TTY) 1-800-447-6404 can provide the names of providers enrolled with the Medical Assistance Program in your area. However, you must contact the provider to confirm they are accepting new patients.

HBWD Covered Services

  • Hospital care

  • Nursing facility care

  • Doctor services

  • Prescription drugs – up to four per month. Prior approval is needed for more than four prescriptions in an month.

  • Well-child care and immunizations

  • Care at clinics

  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy

  • Laboratory tests and X-rays

  • Alcohol and substance abuse services

  • Medical equipment, supplies, and appliances

  • Transportation to medical providers

  • Hospice care

  • Home healthcare

  • Renal dialysis

  • Family planning

  • Optometric care

  • Podiatric care for diabetics

  • Audiology services

  • Mental health services