Health Legal Assistance | Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. - Waukegan Office
Eligibility
Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines (less than 125% of federal poverty level, or less than 200% if the client has certain expenses; Some grants may allow programs to serve people with higher incomes), have no conflicts of interest, and meet citizenship and immigration requirements; Also open to older adults ages 60 and older, people with HIV/AIDS, and veterans (including service members, reservists, spouses, and dependents) may have higher income/asset limits
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm
(847) 662-6925
Voice·
Main Phone
(800) 942-3940
Voice·
Toll-Free
Website
https://www.pslegal.orgApplication process
Application is available on website or by phone, due to call volume, applying by website is preferred, once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Boone County, IL
Bureau County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Fulton County, IL
Grundy County, IL
Henderson County, IL
Henry County, IL
Iroquois County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kankakee County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Knox County, IL
Lake County, IL
Lasalle County, IL
Lee County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Marshall County, IL
Mcdonough County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Mercer County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Rock Island County, IL
Stark County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Warren County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Will County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Woodford County, IL
Provides health legal services that helps individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed. Can also assist with medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare), establishing powers of attorney, nursing home discharges, helping family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones, and helping people with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.
Last Assured
05/26/2026
Providing organization
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.
