Illinois residents with active Illinois Medicaid or a pending application for Illinois Medicaid.

All aspects of the surgical or medical ("pill") abortion appointment: ultrasound, lab work, counseling and informed consent, procedure or medications (either dispensed or prescriptions), IV sedation ("comfort shot"), Rh immunoglobulin (i.e. Rhogam - if needed).

• Photo ID
• Active Illinois Medicaid card (or copy/screen shot of card)
• Copy or screen shot of pending Illinois Medicaid application (confirmation page or application status page)

• Go to the "Check if I Should Apply" tool, complete a brief/secure questionnaire and follow instructions for the application process
• Note that eligibility requirements change in pregnancy - it is worth checking if you should apply!

• Fill out an online application
• Call the Department of Human Services (DHS) at 800-843-6154
• Visit your local DHS office (use locator to find closest Family Community Resource Center)

• No worries! The Hope Clinic is able to determine the status of your Illinois Medicaid using the information you provided when making the appointment.

• Illinois paper application for medical assistance
• Illinois online application for medical assistance
• DHS locator for Family Community Resource Center
• DHS phone number 800-843-6154