THE STATE IS EXPANDING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR ADULT IMMIGRANTS.

CURRENTLY, QUALIFYING ADULT UNDOCUMENTED ILLINOISANS AGED 55 AND UP CAN APPLY FOR HEALTH BENEFITS. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JENNY AGUIRRE (uh-gear-ay) SAYS STARTING NEXT JULY, THAT THRESHOLD WILL BE LOWERED TO 42.

AGUIRRE (uh-gear-ay) SAYS THE PROGRAM IS SIMILAR TO MEDICAID.

THOSE INTERESTED CAN APPLY ONLINE AT: ABE DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV OR AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY.