Moms & Babies is a program for pregnant women and their babies that pays for both outpatient and inpatient hospital services for women while they are pregnant, and for 60 days after the baby is born. It also pays for services to babies for the first year of the baby's life, if the mother is covered by Moms & Babies when the baby is born. There are no co-payments or premiums in Moms & Babies. For more information call our Health Benefits Hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437) (TTY 1-877-204-1012) or visit our website http://www.allkids.com/pregnant.html#momsbabies.

Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) is a program for pregnant women that offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient health services to pregnant women who meet income requirements. There are no co-payments or premiums in MPE. Health Benefits Hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437) (TTY 1-877-204-1012) or visit our website http://www.allkids.com/pregnant.html#MPE.

FamilyCare offers healthcare coverage to parents living with their children 18 years old or younger. FamilyCare also covers relatives who are caring for children in place of their parents. To find out if you’re eligible for FamilyCare benefits visit our website www.familycareillinois.com or call our hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (TTY: 1-877-204-1012).

Illinois Healthy Women (IHW) program helps low-income women access family planning (birth control) and related reproductive healthcare services. The covered benefits include annual exams, pap tests, lab tests necessary for birth control or related reproductive health, testing and medicine for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, mammograms when ordered at the family planning visit, and contraceptives. To obtain an IHW application or to find out more information about Illinois Healthy Women, visit the Website at http://www.illinoishealthywomen.com or call the Illinois Health Benefits and All Kids Hotline at 1-800-226-0768.

The Illinois Family Planning Program offers assistance to women and adolescents who meet certain income limits physical exams and health screenings including pelvic and breast exam, pap smear, blood pressure and weight check; pregnancy testing and options counseling; sexually transmitted disease (STD) education, screening, diagnosis and treatment; HIV/AIDS risk assessment and prevention education; birth control instruction and counseling; emergency contraception services; infertility education and referral and pre-conception health education. For more information on the Illinois Family Planning Program visit our website http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30514 or call our hotline at 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1 800 447-6404).

The Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling and support, breastfeeding support, health screenings, and referrals to other services. WIC enables parents to feed their children properly during critical periods of growth and development. The combination of nutrition education, nutritious foods, and access to other health services strengthens families long after their WIC eligibility has ended. WIC serves income eligible women and children including pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women; infants and children up to 5 years of age who have a medical or nutritional risk; and care givers who have medical and financial responsibility for children and are relatives but not legal guardians of the children. To find a WIC office in your area, call 1-800-323-4769 (TTY 217-557-3946).

The State of Illinois funds 67 domestic violence programs across the state. These programs provide intervention services to victims of domestic violence, including emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotlines, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, and children’s services. Programs may also provide other services, such as emergency medical care, employment assistance, educational assistance, and childcare.  Intervention services help victims of domestic violence by giving them the tools they need for safety and self-sufficiency. To locate Domestic Violence services in your area, call 1-800-799-7233/1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or 1-877--TO END DV (1-877-863-6338) in the Chicago area.

Office of Women’s Health aims to help women and young girls change behaviors that can lead to healthier lifestyles. The Office of Women’s Health provides education programs on cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, eating disorders, menopause and other health related issues. For more information contact the Illinois Women’s Health-Line at 1-888-522-1282 (TTY 1-800-547-0466) or visit the Office of Women’s Health website at http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/owh.htm.