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"We work together to help Illinoisans access high quality health care and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being."
Welcome to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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For our Providers: Many recent Provider Notices include information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Recent Press Releases
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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is recognizing August as Child Support Awareness Month, marking historic progress on key performance metrics as the state celebrates the milestone 50th year of the program. Illinois’ Child Support Services program is entering its next decade with a goal of addressing the needs of the families it serves more holistically, including providing additional assistance to the parents who pay support.
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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Fairgoers are invited to stop by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' (HFS) 'Innovations for a Healthier Illinois' booth in Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's tent at the 2025 Illinois State Fair.
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SPRINGFIELD – Pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act, 815 ILCS 530/12, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is notifying the media of an incident within the State of Illinois systems.
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SPRINGFIELD – Pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act, 815 ILCS 530/12, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is notifying the media of an incident within the State of Illinois systems.
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Illinois Celebrates Major Medicaid Milestone: 60 years of Providing Critical Healthcare Coverage
As Medicaid marks its 60th anniversary in April, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is celebrating the program’s six decades of high-quality healthcare coverage and Medicaid’s position as the backbone of Illinois’ healthcare landscape.
