Note: The information provided in the Fact Sheets was developed to provide consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverages and laws. It is not intended to provide regulated entities (insurance industry) with a formal, definitive description or interpretation of Department policy. For specific Department policy on any issue, regulated entities (insurance industry) should contact the Department.

General Information

• Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Description
• SHIP Brochure
• SHIP Volunteers in Your Area

Medicare Related Information

• Charity Programs that Help Pay Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Copays
• 2008 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Chart
• 2008 QMB-SLMB Chart (Spanish)
• Getting Off to a Good Start with Medicare (What you need to know and do as you near your 65th birthday)
• Medicare Supplement
• Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Guide 2008
• 2008 Medicare Advantage Plans by County (formerly known as Medicare+Choice plans)
• Medicare Part D Appeals Manual
• 2008 Medicare (Part A): Hospital Insurance
• 2008 Medicare (Part B): Medical Insurance
• 2008 Medicare Information
• Illinois Cares Rx Fact Sheet
• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage "Extra Help" for People with Limited Income & Resources

Medicare Modernization Act Information

• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage "Extra Help" for People with Limited Income & Resources

Medicaid Related Information

• 2008 Spousal Impoverishment

Long Term Care Information

• Long Term Care Insurance Company List   (Current as of July 10, 2006)
• Long Term Care Insurance Brochure Request
• Contact Information on State Agencies Offering Assistance for Long Term Care

Resources