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Health Insurance Enrollment Guide: Key Dates and Eligibility
Whether you need health insurance for yourself or your family, knowing when you can enroll is crucial. Here’s a simple breakdown of when and how you can sign up for coverage, whether through the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid, or employer plans.
Chicagoland Guide to Funding Your Education
Thinking about going back to school but worried about the cost? If you live in the Chicagoland area, you’re in luck. There are numerous grants, scholarships, and programs that can fully fund your education or job training—no student loans required. Here’s a step-by-step guide to finding and applying for the support that’s already available to you.
Understanding AABD Medicaid in Illinois
Get help understanding AABD Medicaid in Illinois. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and what benefits are covered for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
All Kids Health Insurance in Illinois
Need health insurance for your child in Illinois? The All Kids program offers free or affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage for children—even if you don’t qualify for Medicaid. Learn how to apply.Need health insurance for your child in Illinois? The All Kids program offers free or affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage for children—even if you don’t qualify for Medicaid. Learn how to apply.
Illinois Medicaid Income Limits for 2025 (By Family Size)
Find out if you qualify for Illinois Medicaid in 2025. See monthly income limits by family size for adults, children, pregnant women, and seniors.
How to Apply for Medicaid in Illinois: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Need Medicaid in Illinois? Learn who qualifies, how to apply online at ABE, what documents you need, and how to check your application status.
How to Get the Most Out of SNAP in Illinois: Apply, Expedite, and Use Your Link Card Wisely
Step-by-step guide to applying for SNAP in Illinois. Learn how to expedite benefits, use your Link card, and check your balance easily.
Filing for Unemployment in Illinois (2025)
Step-by-step guide to applying for unemployment in Illinois in 2025. Learn how to file, certify, avoid delays, and contact IDES with ease.
When You Can Get Medicare
Medicare coverage starts based on when you sign up and which sign-up period you're in. This guide provides detailed information on the various enrollment periods, how to avoid penalties, and the impact on your coverage start date.
Getting Medicare before 65
Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older. However, it also covers certain younger individuals with disabilities or specific diseases.
Appealing a Denied Unemployment Claim
If your unemployment claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. This guide will walk you through your appeal rights, the steps to take, and what to expect during the appeal process.
What is Needed to Apply For Unemployment Benefits
Having this information readily available will help expedite your claim process and ensure you receive your unemployment benefits promptly. Make sure to gather all required documents and double-check the details before filing your claim.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Insured or Uninsured Work
Unemployment insurance (UI) provides financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Understanding the difference between insured and uninsured work is crucial for determining eligibility for UI benefits.
Are You Eligible for Unemployment Benefits?
Just like every other form of insurance, there are specific things that have to be met before your unemployment insurance can make payment on your claim.
Applying for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in Illinois helps low-income families pay for child care so they can work, go to school, or participate in training programs. Here is a detailed guide on the eligibility criteria and application process for CCAP.