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Special Programs

Welcome to the Healthcare Portal’s Special Programs Page. Governor Blagojevich is committed to ensuring that people with special needs and their families get the information they need to take advantage of the services the State of Illinois has to offer. Read below for information on state programs like the Illinois Renal Disease Program, the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, and the Illinois Hemophilia Program.

Healthcare Assistance

	HFS Medical Benefits may be available for individuals who are over the age of 65, blind or have a permanent disability. To qualify for HFS Medical, persons must live in Illinois and meet income and asset limits. Persons must also be U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants. To find out if you qualify for HFS Medical visit our Web site.

	The Illinois State Chronic Renal Disease Program assists Illinois residents who have been diagnosed as having chronic renal disease at the stage of irreversible renal impairment requiring a regular course of dialysis to maintain life. The program is for patients with chronic renal diseases who require lifesaving care and treatment, but do not qualify for Medicaid or KidCare or cannot meet spenddown. For more information call the Chronic Renal Disease Program Coordinator at 1-217-524-7143 or visit their Web site http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/renalprogram/.
	The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides breast cancer screenings and treatments to uninsured, income-eligible women in Illinois. Find out if you’re eligible for free screenings on our Web site http://www.cancerscreening.illinois.gov/ or call the Illinois Women’s Health-Line at 1-888-522-1282 (TTY 1-800-547-0466).
	Illinois Hemophilia Program The program provides financial assistance to eligible Illinois patients for the cost of the antihemophilic factors, annual comprehensive medical visits and other medical expenses related to the disease. For more information contact our Health Benefits Hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437) (TTY 1-877-204-1012) or visit the Web site for the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois at http://www.hemophiliaillinois.org/.
	If you are sexually assaulted and receive treatment at a hospital, The Illinois Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Program will pay the cost of emergency department care and transportation by ambulance if you do not have health insurance that covers your care. The program will also pay for up to two follow-up visits at the emergency room if they occur within six weeks of the initial visit. HFS will only accept bills from the hospital that provided the initial care. Sexual assault survivors should speak with a hospital social worker to arrange for billing to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. For questions about this program, call 1-877-782-5565 (TTY: 1-800-526-5812).

Prescription Drug Coverage

If you have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS you maybe eligible for prescription drug assistance though the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Visit the ADAP Web site http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/aids/adap.htm or call the Illinois Department of Public Health at 1-217-782-4977.

Additional Resources

	The State of Illinois funds a broad array of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment and prevention services at local community agencies, located in nearly all communities throughout the state. If you wish to learn more about these services please call the DHS-Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Help Line at 866-213-0548 during business hours or visit http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/ to find the location of the treatment provider nearest to you.
	The Division of Mental Health (DMH) is responsible for assuring that children, adolescents and adults, throughout Illinois, have the availability of and access to public-funded mental health services. Services are available through 162 community mental health centers/agencies, 27 community hospitals with psychiatric units and nine state-operated hospitals. Information about access to these services may be obtained by contacting the Department of Human Services Hotline DHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1-800-447-6404) or visit their Web site http://www.dhs.state.il.us/mhdd/mh/.
	The Statewide Coordinator for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services provides training programs and additional materials in the area of mental health and deafness/hearing loss. The program serves individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and who also have mental health needs. For more information contact the DHS Help Line 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1-800-447-6404) or visit their Web site http://www.dhs.state.il.us/mhdd/mh/Services/DHHS/.
	The Division of Developmental Disabilities Hotline 1-888-DD-PLANS (TTY 1-866-376-8446) is available to persons and the family of people with developmental disabilities to answer questions on community programs, respite care, and other state services available to persons with a disability. More information is also available on our Web site at http://www.dd.illinois.gov/.
	The Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state's lead agency for providing services to individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities. Visit the DRS Web site at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29736 or call the DRS Hotline at 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1-800-447-6404).
	UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) has 13 regional offices across the state where care coordinators are available to assist families with medically eligible children (birth to age 21 years) access needed specialty services. The Core Program is the major focus of DSCC and offers care coordination and cost-supported diagnosis and treatment for children with chronic health impairments determined eligible for program support. The Home Care Program offers coordination and support for in-home medical care of technology-dependent children who would otherwise have to remain in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The Children's Habilitation Clinic, located on the west campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, within the Children and Adolescent Section of the Out-Patient Center, provides comprehensive diagnostic services to children with complex disabling conditions and provides ongoing rehabilitation and developmental management to those children to age 21. For more information about these programs, call 1-800-322-3722 or visit www.uic.edu/hsc/dscc.

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