Health insurance denial help in Chicago, Illinois
We help Chicago patients appeal health insurance denials — remotely, by phone and email. Here is what applies locally.
Hospitals in Chicago
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital — financial assistance: free care if household income is 2.5 times the federal poverty level or less (uninsured and insured patients). Details and how to apply
- Rush University Medical Center — financial assistance: bills can be discounted up to 100% if family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. Details and how to apply
- University of Chicago Medical Center — financial assistance: household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level: 100% discount. Details and how to apply
Uninsured in Cook County?
Cook County Health’s CareLink program offers sliding-scale discounts to uninsured residents aged 19–64 who have lived in the county at least 30 days. How CareLink works
Appeal deadlines for Chicago residents
- Job-based and Marketplace plans: internal appeal within 180 days, then Illinois external review within 4 months. Guide
- Medicare Advantage: reconsideration within 65 days of the notice date. Guide
- Illinois Medicaid plans: plan appeal within 60 days, state fair hearing within 120 days. Guide