Low Cost Health Care/Insurance

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) -Formerly the Illinois Dept. of Public Aid
Provides assistance in applying for Medical Care/All Kids/Family care, SNAP (formerly LINK), cash assistance and more.
  • 1111 N. Avon Street
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-987-7620

  • 2090 Pearl Street
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-544-3484
- http://www.hfs.illinois.gov
All-Kids Web Site
- http://www.allkids.com
● Underserved Healthcare Clinics ●
Crusader Community Health
Crusader Community Health is a community-based, not-for-profit community health center. Our mission is to serve the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. Services are offered at reduced price and sliding scale fees. In addition to general pediatric care, we provide adult primary care, women's health, dental, optical, pharmacy, HIV, homeless, and health education services.

WEST STATE: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm.
  • 1200 West State Street
    Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: 815-490-1600

BROADWAY: T and W 8:30am-8pm; M, Th, and F 8:30am-5pm; Sa 9am-noon.
  • 1100 Broadway Avenue
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-490-1600

BELVIDERE: M, T, Th, F 8:30am-5pm; W 8:30am-8pm.
  • 1050 Logan Avenue
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-0282

LOVES PARK: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm; Sa 9am-noon.
  • 6115 North 2nd Street
    Loves Park, IL 61111
  • Phone: 815-490-1600
View brochure
- http://www.crusaderhealth.org -
UIC Primary Care Clinics
F.W. SHAPPERT University Primary Care Clinic at Belvidere: M 9am-8pm; T, Th, F 9am-5pm; and W and Sa 9am-noon.
  • 2170 Pearl Street
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-5461

University Primary Care Clinic at MOUNT MORRIS: M, T, Th, and F 9am-5pm and W 9am-noon.
  • 405 Charles Avenue
    Mt. Morris, IL 61054
  • Phone: 815-734-6061

University Primary Care Clinic at ROCKTON: M, T, and F 9am-5pm; W and Sa 9am-noon; and Th 9am-8pm.
  • 1511 Blackhawk Blvd.
    Rockton, IL 61072
  • Phone: 815-624-2644 or 815-389-3936
- http://rockford.medicine.uic.edu/patient_services
UIC Women's and Children's Health Center
M-F 8am-5pm.
  • 2780 McFarland Road
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-637-0000
- http://rockford.medicine.uic.edu/patient_services
L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
M-Th 9am-8pm and F 9am-5pm.
  • 1221 East State Street
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-972-1000
- http://rockford.medicine.uic.edu/patient_services
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
The Care Mobile provides free basic medical and dental care to uninsured or underinsured children ages 0 to 18 who need care. Some of the services provided are immunizations, physicals, well-child exams, dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments and basic dental restorative work. Visits at select locations and times throughout the year. For more information about the Care Mobile,
  • Call 815-971-5810
● Public Health Departments ●
Boone County Health Department
Provides multiple public health services, including and assisting pregnant women in applying for the medical card.
  • 1204 Logan Avenue
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-544-2951
- View Web Site
Winnebago County Health Department
Various public health programs, including those providing assistance in applying for the Medical Care/All Kids/Family Care. Also assists pregnant women in applying for the Medical Card.
  • 401 Division Street
    P.O. Box 4009
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-720-4000
- http://wchd.org
● Other ●
Illinois Department of Insurance
To investigate your insurance complaint against an insurance company, producer, or insurance agency. To protect consumers by providing assistance and information by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency and by fostering a competitive insurance market place.
  • 320 W. Washington St.
    Springfield, IL 62767
  • 877-527-9431 (Health Insurance&HMO inquiries)
  • 800-548-9034 (Medicare inquiries)
  • 866-445-5364 (Healthcare provider inquiries)