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Provides education and consumer assistance designed to facilitate enrollment of county residents in the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace through the In-Person Counseling Program.

Access to health insurance through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace is one of the many changes in the health care and health insurance fields made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). People in need of assistance due to language barriers, technology disadvantages, or a lack of understanding of health insurance can arrange to meet an In-Person Counselor to assist them.

Provides non-clinical services to help increase access to healthcare and social services. Services include referrals to rent and utility assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace enrollment services, and health education.

Educates clients on what their options for Medicare are and advocating for them as they use their coverage.

Select agents in the office are certified to assist in Spanish or with cases that qualify for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Certified Application Counselors help clients find healthcare coverage that fits their needs.

Primary medical care services are available for most minor or intermediate illnesses.

Additional services include adult physicals, community wellness groups, and health screenings targeting individuals at high risk for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or cancer. Prescription assistance is provided to support medication needs. The program also offers nutrition education, which includes guidance on healthful eating, food handling, preparation, shopping skills, and the relationship between nutrition and overall health. Information and counseling about Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance options are available, including assistance with enrollment in health insurance plans through the marketplaces, facilitated by trained navigators and application counselors. All services are open to individuals regardless of background or circumstances.

Provides a range of services to healthcare consumers, including:

- Certified Application Counselors.

- Enrollment in free or affordable health insurance.

- Access to free or affordable health care.

- Medicaid and SNAP (food stamp) applications.

- Assistance with Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans.

- Access to free or affordable dental care.

- Access to free or affordable eye exams and glasses.

- Access to free or affordable prescriptions.

- Dealing with medical bills and applying for hospital financial assistance.

- Applications for SafeLink phones.

Other services include:

- Information and referrals.

- Assistance.

- Advocacy.

- Case management.

- Disability Services.

Helps consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.

Helps consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. They are trained and certified to help individuals understand health care options and enroll in a plan.

Provides education and consumer assistance designed to facilitate enrollment of county residents in the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace through the In-Person Counseling Program.

Access to health insurance through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace is one of the many changes in the health care and health insurance fields made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). People in need of assistance due to language barriers, technology disadvantages, or a lack of understanding of health insurance can arrange to meet an In-Person Counselor to assist them.

Provides education and consumer assistance designed to facilitate enrollment of county residents in the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace. People in need of assistance due to language barriers, technology disadvantages, or a lack of understanding of health insurance can arrange to meet a counselor in person to assist them. 

Certified Application Counselors help clients find healthcare coverage that fits their needs.

Helps consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.