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Illinois Medicaid

This web link will take you to the main sign-in page. To apply, create an account by clicking the website link above and use that account to sign up...

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(800) 843-6154

https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/#faq

Education: College / Higher Ed

Illinois: Getting There! - Community College Payment Program

The Community College Payment Program allows youth under DCFS Guardianship enrolling in an Illinois community college the opportunity to have their in...

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(309) 671-7969

https://www.illinois.gov/dcfs/brighterfutures/independence/Documents/CCPP_Tip_S…

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