Blessing Health System to Host Free Medicaid Information Sessions Tuesday in Quincy
QUINCY, Ill. — Blessing Health System will host two free educational sessions Tuesday, Nov. 10, to help area residents understand upcoming changes to Medicaid eligibility and coverage requirements.
The sessions will take place at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont St. in Quincy. Both sessions are free and open to the public, and no advance registration is required.
The presentations will focus on changes to Medicaid scheduled to begin in 2027, including new eligibility requirements that could affect some Illinois residents who rely on the government-funded health insurance program.
Among the topics to be discussed are potential work, education and community service requirements for certain Medicaid recipients, changes to eligibility renewal procedures and steps individuals can take to maintain their coverage.
Attendees will also receive information about keeping their contact information current with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to ensure they receive important notices concerning their benefits.
The sessions will include opportunities for questions and answers, and staff will be available to provide individual assistance to residents seeking additional information about their circumstances. Light refreshments will be provided.
Medicaid provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, older adults and people with disabilities. Unlike Medicare, which primarily serves adults 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities, Medicaid eligibility is generally based on income and other qualifying factors.
The upcoming federal changes are expected to affect Medicaid recipients differently depending on their eligibility category and individual circumstances. Not every recipient will be subject to the same requirements.
Blessing Health System is encouraging residents who currently receive Medicaid benefits, as well as those who may qualify for coverage, to attend and learn more about the changes and how to prepare.
Additional information about federal Medicaid changes is available through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services at https://hfs.illinois.gov/info/fedresctr.html.
For more information about Tuesday’s sessions, residents can visit Blessing Health System’s events calendar at https://events.blessinghealth.org/event/medicaid-educational-event.
