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All Kids - Illinois' Program to Provide Healthcare for ALL Kids - Governor Blagojevich’s All Kids Program is a complete healthcare program for every child in Illinois. Illinois is the first state in the nation to ensure that every child, regardless of medical conditions or income, has access to healthcare. Online application available at this site as well as other detailed program information.
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Client Assistance Program (CAP) - The Client Assistance Program (CAP) helps people with disabilities receive quality services by advocating for their interests and helping them identify resources, understand procedures, resolve problems, and protect their rights in the rehabilitation process, employment, and home services.
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CYBERDRIVEILLINOIS - Information from Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White - Information from IL Secretary of State for Persons with Disabilities. Includes information regarding Disabled Persons Identification Cards, Parking Plates and Placards, and much more!
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DentaQuest of Illinois - HFS Dental Program Administrator - To make dental referrals for children who participate in HFS's Medical Programs, please contact or tell your clients to contact the HFS's dental program administrator:
DentaQuest of Illinois
1-888-286-2447 (customer service for participants)
DentaQuest will assist in locating a dentist for an appointment. (You will need the participant's ZIP code to receive local referrals.)
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Durable Medical Equipment Information from Illinois DHS - Information on Durable Medical Equipment from DHS.
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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Division of Insurance - The mission of the Division of Insurance is to protect consumers by providing assistance and information, by efficiently regulating the insurance industry’s market behavior and financial solvency, and by fostering a competitive insurance marketplace.
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (Formerly Public Aid) - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is the state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois' families through health care coverage, child support enforcement and energy assistance.
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services SASS (Screening and Support Services) LAN Offices - Contact information for the LAN offices in Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Public Health - Illinois Department of Public Health |
535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois 62761
Phone 217-782-4977
Fax 217-782-3987
TTY 800-547-0466
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Illinois Department on Aging - The Illinois Department on Aging web site includes information on the ADA and disability issues.
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Illinois Department on Human Rights - The Illinois Department of Human Rights web site contains information on how to report a violation of human rights.
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Illinois DHS - Division of Developmental Disabilities - The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities web site contains important information on the programs that the State of Illinois provides for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Illinois DHS - Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - DHS’ Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state’s lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.
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Illinois Fair Housing Network - The Illinois Fair Housing Network on the Internet was created by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) to bring Illinois fair housing agencies and resources to the Internet users. The site was initially created by IDHR under a funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Illinois Governor's Office - The State of Illinois Governor's Office.
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Illinois Health Connect - Illinois Health Connect is a new health care program of HFS (Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services). Illinois Health Connect helps you and your family to get health care and stay healthy by providing a medical home. Most people with an HFS or All Kids medical card MUST pick a medical home. The Illinois Health Connect Client Helpline will help you: *Access services. *Find providers in your region. *Find providers who are handicapped accessible. *Tell what services are and are not covered for you. *Get disease management services. *Get help with any special needs. *Make a request for a ride to your medical appointments. *Update your contact information. *File a complaint. *Answer your questions.
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Illinois Office of the Attorney General - The Illinois Office of the Attorney General's web site contains important information for people with developmental diabilities.
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Illinois State Board of Education - The Illinois State Board of Edcuation web site contains the state's information on implementing IDEA and other information on special education interests.
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Illinois State Legislature - A link to everything you need to know about the Illinois State Legislature.
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Illinois State Treasurer's Office - Opportunity Illinois - Loan Program for Illinoisans with Disabilities - Illinoisans with disabilities use Opportunity Illinois loans to finance construction projects or purchase equipment that will help them achieve greater mobility and self-sufficiency.
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Illinois Supportive Living Program Fact Sheet - Affordable assisted living model administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services that offers elderly (65 and older) or persons with physical disabilities (22 and older) housing with services (depending on the population served by the facility). The aim of the program is to preserve privacy and autonomy while emphasizing health and wellness for persons who would otherwise need nursing facility care.
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Keep Cool Illinois - The KEEP COOL ILLINOIS website offers a wide variety of tips for households to avoid heat-related health problems as well as how to save energy by lowering their electricity bills and find cooling centers throughout the state. The website also provides information about state energy assistance programs, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), other energy-related resources and information about resolving utility service complaints.
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Network Facilitator Contact Information - Information on the counties covered by each of the seven Network Facilitators in Illinois and their contact information.
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Office of Inspector General - Vision Statement: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) will be looked upon as a professional and competent investigative agency.
Mission Statement: The Office of the Inspector General assists agencies and facilities in prevention efforts by investigating all reports of abuse, neglect and mistreatment in a timely manner, to foster humane, competent, respectful and caring treatment of persons with mental and developmental disabilities.
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PUNS Reports from DHS - Public Act 93-0503 requires DHS to compile and maintain a cross-disability database of Illinois residents with disabilities who potentially need IDHS-funded disability services.
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SHIP - Senior Health Insurance Program, Illinois Division of Insurance - The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a FREE statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP is sponsored by the Illinois Division of Insurance.
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UIC - Division of Specialized Care for Children - Established in 1937, and administered by the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is the Illinois Title V agency that provides care coordination for families and children with special health care needs. DSCC, governed by Administrative Rules, helps children with disabilities, and those who have conditions which may lead to disabilities, grow and develop to the full extent of their abilities.
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