Medicaid in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois

Q: How to apply for Medicaid in Des Plaines?

Apply online at https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/, call 1-800-318-2596, or visit the Cook County office near Des Plaines.

📊 2026 Income Limits — Des Plaines, Illinois

Household Size	Monthly Limit	Annual Limit
1 person	$1,632/mo	$19,578/yr
2 people	$2,215/mo	$26,572/yr
3 people	$2,798/mo	$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical	$3,482/mo	$41,782/yr
5 people	$4,065/mo	$48,778/yr
6 people	$4,648/mo	$55,774/yr
7 people	$5,231/mo	$62,770/yr
8 people	$5,814/mo	$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

📝 How to Apply — Des Plaines, Illinois

Check Eligibility

Income at or below 138% FPL. Family of 4 in Des Plaines: $3,482/month in 2026.

Apply Online — Fastest

Visit www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/ — available 24/7.

Apply by Phone — 1-800-318-2596

Call Mon–Fri business hours for Des Plaines residents.

Apply In-Person — Cook County Office

Visit offices near Des Plaines. Walk-ins accepted.

📋 Documents Required — Des Plaines

Photo ID
Proof of income
Proof of state residency
Social Security number
Immigration docs if applicable

❓ FAQs — Medicaid in Des Plaines

Who qualifies for Medicaid in Des Plaines, Illinois?

Residents of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois with income at or below 138% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-800-318-2596.

How to apply for Medicaid in Des Plaines?

Apply online at www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/, call 1-800-318-2596, or visit Cook County office.

Is there a Medicaid office in Des Plaines?

The nearest office is in Cook County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.

🔗 Other Benefits in Des Plaines, Illinois

🍎 SNAP Benefits 🏠 Section 8 Housing 🍼 WIC Program ⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help 💵 TANF Cash Assistance 🧓 SSI Benefits ♿ SSDI Benefits 👶 CHIP Health Insurance

🚀 Apply for Medicaid

Apply Online — Official ↗ 📞 Call 1-800-318-2596 ← Back to Cook County

🔔 Illinois Alerts 2026

Free alerts when Medicaid changes in Illinois.

📌 All Benefits in Des Plaines

🍎 SNAP Benefits 🏥 Medicaid 🏠 Section 8 Housing 🍼 WIC Program ⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help 💵 TANF Cash Assistance 🧓 SSI Benefits ♿ SSDI Benefits 👶 CHIP Health Insurance 🏦 Local Food Banks

🏥 Medicaid in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois — 2026