Free and low-cost health help in Illinois

Clinics that charge by income, lower medicine prices and food help, all in one place.

• Health centers: fees follow your income. A single adult at or below $15,960 a year pays a small flat fee.
• Food help: call 800-843-6154 for SNAP, or dial 211 for food banks near you.
• Medicine prices: weight-loss and diabetes medicines from $149 a month at the makers.
• Age 65 or older: free Medicare help at 800-252-8966.