Each county medical society will be asked to educate their members about KidCare. KidCare is a state program that offers health care coverage to children and pregnant women. The program helps pay employer-sponsored or private insurance plan premiums. Eligible children through age of 18 and pregnant women who are Illinois residents, U.S. citizens or qualified legal immigrants are eligible for the KidCare program if they meet income requirements. KidCare covers doctor and nursing care, hospital and clinic care, laboratory test and x-rays, prescription drugs, medical equipment and supplies, medical transportation, dental care, eye care, psychiatric care, podiatry, chiropractic care and physical therapy.
Pregnant women are eligible for pre-natal care and other medical services.