Medical/Health Resources
DSCC’s Insurance for Children Tip Sheet
It’s important to understand how your insurance works. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) covers what to know about your child’s insurance coverage.
Insurance for Children tip sheet in English
Insurance for Children tip sheet in Spanish (coming soon)
DSCC’s Insurance for Teens Tip Sheet
This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) explains how teens with special healthcare needs can learn about their insurance benefits, how to keep track of insurance information and explore adult insurance options.
DSCC’s Medicaid and Private Insurance Question and Answer Guide
You can have Medicaid and private insurance at the same time. This guide from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) provides information about coverage, Medicaid managed care (MCO), updating your private insurance information, billing and who to contact if you need more help.
DSCC’s Medicare Fact Sheet
Medicare is federal health insurance run by the Social Security Administration. This fact sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) explains the program’s eligibility and how to enroll.
It also explains the Medicare Savings Program, the Extra Help Program and Medicare coverage and costs.
Medicare Fact Sheet in English
Medicare Fact Sheet in SpanishDSCC’s Primary Care for Teens Tip Sheet
Primary care providers keep you healthy and take care of you when you get sick. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children can help teens understand the importance of seeing their primary care provider.
DSCC’s Private Health Insurance Chart
Private insurance plans are all different. Understanding how they are different can help you use your health insurance. This private health insurance chart from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is a guide for most plans. You should always check the rules of your insurance plan.
DSCC’s Illinois Medicaid Programs and Eligibility Guide
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this guide to help you understand Medicaid eligibility rules and how to apply.
Illinois Medicaid Programs and Eligibility Guide in English
Illinois Medicaid Programs and Eligibility Guide in Spanish
(Please note Illinois Medicaid is not a DSCC program. Therefore, DSCC does not decide Medicaid program eligibility. Please contact the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) or the Department of Human Services (DHS) for all programs and the most current information.)
DSCC’s Illinois Medicaid Redetermination Information for DSCC Families
Redetermination is a yearly review of your eligibility for Medicaid. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet for our participants to explain the redetermination process, your responsibilities and how DSCC can help you through the process.
Illinois Medicaid Redetermination Information for DSCC Families in English
Illinois Medicaid Redetermination Information for DSCC Families in Spanish
DuPage County Health Dental Clinic
The Dental Health Program at the DuPage County Health Department provides access to dental services and oral health education for low-income residents of DuPage County. Dental treatment is not free. Patients must meet income guidelines and/or have active Medicaid. The clinic charges low-cost fees.
To make an appointment, call (630) 682-7400 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For questions, email dentalhealth@dupagehealth.org.
The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for individuals with swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
The Dysphagia Outreach Project’s Dysphagia Food Bank aims to provide tangible assistance to low-income individuals with dysphagia across the lifespan by providing access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies and adaptive equipment.