The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will begin annual redeterminations, or eligibility verifications, for Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program enrollees. This process will mirror the redetermination process used in the traditional Medicaid program to ensure those enrolled remain eligible. In addition, to further clarify program eligibility requirements, HFS has filed amended emergency rules. HFS remains committed to operating these programs to provide health coverage for eligible individuals who meet income eligibility requirements for the program and have no alternative coverage options. Anyone who is referred to the ACA Marketplace and needs assistance with enrolling in coverage is encouraged to connect with a Navigator:

•  choose Get Free Help on the Getcoveredillinois.gov menu,

•  or call the ACA Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596.

Navigators have resources available to assist individuals in languages other than English.