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Your rights in a hospital Illinois Legal Aid Online

You have the right to: 1. Receive emergency medical care. No hospital can turn you away on the basis that you cannot pay for treatment. On January 1, 2024, a new law will take effect that says your emergency room treatment cannot be delayed to ask about your insurance status or form of payment. 2. Request to be … See more

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Services that are covered by Medicaid Illinois Legal Aid …

WEBOn January 1, 2024, a new Illinois law will ensure that telehealth services for mental health and substance use disorder treatment continue to be covered under Medicaid. These …

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Setting up a power of attorney for health care

WEBYou can also use the power of attorney for health care to tell the person what your wishes are regarding life-sustaining treatments. The person you give the power of attorney to is …

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Am I eligible for Medicaid

WEBTo be eligible for Medicaid, you must be a U.S. citizen or fall within one of the qualified categories of non-citizens, such as refugees and persons lawfully present in the U.S. for …

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Dealing with hospital bills Illinois Legal Aid Online

WEBUnder the Fair Patient Billing Act, all hospitals must provide a way for you to ask questions about your bill. They can use: A toll-free telephone number, An address where you can …

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Healthcare surrogate legal questions Illinois Legal Aid …

WEBThe Health Care Surrogate Act is an Illinois law. It enables these people to make treatment decisions for those who cannot communicate medical decisions: Specified family …

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Getting mental health care for a loved one

WEBA mental health facility is a hospital or other place that treats people with mental illnesses. This includes both private and state facilities. There are three ways to enter a mental …

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Getting a job in health care after a conviction

WEBComplete the Health Care Worker Waiver Application, and mail the completed form to Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry, 525 West Jefferson …

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A Living Will vs Power of Attorney for Healthcare

WEBA Living Will is a statement of your wishes regarding life-sustaining measures that may delay your death when you have a terminal condition. You can have a Power of Attorney …

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Applying for All Kids health insurance basics

WEBTo have an application sent to you in the mail, call: 1-866-All-Kids (1-866-255-5437) 1-877-204-1012 (TTY) The hotline has translation services available. Make sure to provide …

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Being unable to work due to health problems

WEBBeing unable to work due to health problems | Illinois Legal Aid Online. We open opportunities for justice. Home. Health & Benefits. Being unable to work due to …

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Medicaid basics Illinois Legal Aid Online

WEBHealth Benefits for Immigrant Adults between ages 42 and 64 has been paused since July 1, 2023), Medicare Savings Programs, which help with Medicare Part B premiums, Non …

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Taking time off work for illness Illinois Legal Aid Online

WEBA serious health condition is an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition. It must involve either inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider. In …

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How do you get medical cannabis

WEBFor more information about the medical cannabis program (MPC) and how to apply, visit the IDPH website. You can also talk to representatives from the medical cannabis …

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Being admitted to a mental health facility in an emergency

WEBPetition is filed with certificate. Someone must file a petition with the director of a mental health facility in your county. A person age 18 or over must sign and swear to the …

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Power of attorney for health care Easy Form

WEBThis program will help you prepare your documents. It will ask you questions and you will enter your answers. At the end of the program, you will get a completed set of …

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Getting All Kids health insurance Illinois Legal Aid Online

WEBAll Kids is an Illinois program for children who need complete, affordable health insurance, without considering immigration status or health condition. To apply for Illinois All Kids …

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Children and mental health facilities

WEBA psychiatrist or other mental health professional must examine the child within 24 hours. The examiner must give a written certificate. The certificate must state that the child …

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Rules for involuntary admission hearings and discharge

WEBYou are entitled to have a court hearing within 5 days after the filing of your petition. This excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The same rules described above also apply …

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Can my employer fire me for being sick

WEBUnder Illinois law, your employer may not be able to fire you because you are sick or taking care of a sick family member. The outcome depends on: Where your employer is …

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Government benefits for immigrants Illinois Legal Aid Online

WEBHealth care referrals, and; Nutrition education to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. All Kids health insurance. All Kids is a state program to provide affordable …

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What Illinois laws take effect January 1, 2024

WEBThis law will take effect July 1, 2024. Learn more about your rights as a freelance worker . SB 1782: establishes protections and a private right of action for child …

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