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Reviewed October 1, 2026

All Kids (Illinois Children's Health Coverage)

All Kids provides health coverage for eligible children living in Illinois. Apply through ABE and use the All Kids hotline for program questions.

Who can apply

The program serves children through age 18, subject to its applicable household and eligibility rules. HFS’s current overview explains changes to the former Share and Premium levels; use that overview rather than an old premium chart.

What help is available

The changed All Kids Assist coverage includes comprehensive Medicaid benefits. HFS says the affected children have no premiums or co-payments and can qualify with current or recent private insurance, with Medicaid as secondary payer.

Documents to prepare

  • Child and household names and birth dates.
  • Income and existing insurance details.
  • Applicant information and verification requested by the state.

How to get started

  1. Start the application

    Select health coverage through ABE.

  2. Request help if needed

    Call the All Kids hotline at 866-255-5437.

  3. Follow the coverage notice

    Confirm the child’s approved coverage, start date and any plan instructions.

After applying

Keep the child’s contact and insurance information current. Ask HFS about prior medical bills and whether retroactive coverage applies to the case.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The ABE portal where families apply for All Kids.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The Illinois HFS All Kids program page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Are the old Premium Level charges current?

The current overview says former Share and Premium Level children moved to All Kids Assist from July 2022.

Can private insurance prevent every application?

No. HFS says the affected All Kids Assist children can qualify with current or recent private insurance.

Where can I get All Kids help?

Call 866-255-5437; the state also lists a TTY contact.

Can prior medical bills be considered?

HFS says eligible affected children may apply for three months of retroactive coverage. Ask about your child’s case.

Sources and review

Reviewed October 1, 2026 using current All Kids coverage changes, children’s coverage pathways, health application instructions. The administering organization decides eligibility.

Historical screenshots: source reference.