State Health Insurance Resources

Illinois (IL)

Find help with health insurance problems, appeal denials, and access assistance programs in Illinois.

Illinois Department of Insurance

Your state insurance department can help you understand your rights, file complaints against insurers, and access external review processes.

Consumer Hotline: 866-445-5364
File a Complaint: File a complaint online

Consumer Assistance Programs

Free programs that can help you understand your health coverage options and resolve insurance problems.

Consumer Assistance
Illinois Department of Insurance Consumer Assistance

Phone: 866-445-5364

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SHIP (Medicare Assistance)
Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

Phone: 800-252-8966

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Medicaid Resources

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Medicaid Ombudsman

Illinois Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman

Phone: 877-912-8880

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External Review Available

Illinois offers an independent external review process for health insurance denials. This is a free or low-cost way to have your denial reviewed by an independent third party.

Learn About External Review

Additional Resources

Other organizations that may be able to help with health coverage issues.

Legal Aid Chicago

Free legal services in Chicago area

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation

Statewide legal resources directory

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