Cook County - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
- The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is a Illinois state government agency responsible for Medicaid healthcare coverage and child support services, organized into Medical Programs and Child Support Services. It also includes the Office of Inspector General (independent, reports to the governor). - Key facts: Founded in 1997, headquartered in Springfield, IL. Director (as of 2022) Theresa Eagleson. HFS serves Illinois residents to improve access to healthcare and ensure child support. - Relevance to Cook County/Chicago Heights: HFS administers Medicaid and child support programs for residents in Cook County, including Chicago Heights, but the page does not provide location-specific offices or contact details for Chicago Heights. For local assistance, contact HFS through the statewide website (hfs.illinois.gov) to find applicable offices, benefits, or providers in Cook County. If you need, I can pull location-specific office addresses or contact numbers for HFS services in Chicago Heights or Cook County.
