What is YouthCare?
According to Illinicare.com, YouthCare is a healthcare plan designed especially for children and youth under 21 years old in DCFS care AND youth under 21 years of age who have exited out of DCFS care. Youth are eligible to receive care until you are 26, regardless of income.
Through YouthCare, youth who are eligible will have the following medical expenses covered by their healthcare plan:
Physical Health
Behavioral Health
Dental Health
Vision
How do I know if I am eligible for youth care?
If you are currently in DCFS care, or you are under the age of 21 and have had your case closed with DCFS you are eligible. For more information, please read the YouthCare enrollment letters from DCFS that reflect your current status with DCFS below:
YOUTH EXITED FROM DCFS CARE
YOUTH CURRENTLY IN DCFS CARE
FOSTER FAMILIES
ADOPTIVE AND GUARDIANSHIP FAMILIES
For more information on YouthCare, check out the following links:
Illinicare-YouthCare About the Program
If you are a young adult aged 21 and up and are in need of health insurance consider checking out the Illinois Health Market Place. Or if you are between jobs or a low-wage earner, you may qualify for Medicaid. To learn more about either of these options, click on the links below.
Get Covered Illinois: The Official Illinois Health Market Place