End of Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults

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Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA), which provides Medicaid-like coverage to eligible individuals aged 42-64, ended on July 1, 2025. CDPH is working closely with State, City, and community partners, to help impacted residents access the services and support they need, including:

• Mental Health resources: The City of Chicago Mental Health Clinics are open to all residents regardless of immigration or insurance status. Clinics offer both in-person and teletherapy services across 7 city locations. Locate a clinic: chicago.gov/MentalHealthClinics 

• Metro Chicago at 2-1-1: Residents can call 2-1-1 or text their zip code to 898-211, to get connected to a Resource Navigator for health and social services. 

• Free & Low-Cost Clinics: Uninsured and underinsured Chicagoans can continue to receive care at health centers and free clinics that serve all individuals regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. 

• ICIRR Family Support Hotline: Residents can call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693 for help navigating available resources. 

• ACA Marketplace: Individuals who now have documented noncitizen status may be eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace at getcovered.illinois.gov

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