Champaign County Health Care Consumers

03/26/2026

Recent SNAP changes require monthly proof of work or volunteer hours, but you might qualify for an exemption if you meet one of these circumstances below.

CCHCC can help complete an exemption form or you can request an exemption form at your local DHS office!

03/23/2026

Getting housed shouldn't require a miracle! Housing is healthcare!

Read about CCHCC's work to address homelessness in the latest update!

03/11/2026

Catch CCHCC on WEFT Community Radio 90.1 FM today at 5:30pm!

Catch the Beat: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 - Conversation between host Cope Cumpston and Adani Sanchez, Client Services Coordinator (and more!) with Champaign County Health Care Consumers, our local powerhouse grassroots advocacy group that deals with all aspects of health care, from direct services to consumer education, advocacy, and community organizing.

You can also listening in on the WEFT stream at www.weft.org!

Community radio based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois since 1981.

03/11/2026

Dr. Miguel Lennhoff died two years ago, read CCHCC Director Claudia Lennhoff's loving tribute to her father and how his empathy is imbued in the work of Champaign County Health Care Consumers.

https://www.healthcareconsumers.org/my-father-a-daughters-tribute/

03/04/2026

Missed the Open Enrollment Period for Get Covered Illinois? You might eligible for a Special Enrollment Period! Check our latest update:

https://www.healthcareconsumers.org/special-enrollment-period-for-get-covered-illinois/

02/24/2026

Turning 26 and aging off a parent’s health plan? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov to explore your options and avoid a gap in coverage.

02/24/2026

02/13/2026

Recently married? Marriage is a Special Enrollment Period for Get Covered Illinois! You might be eligible to buy an affordable health insurance plan due to your life event!

Call CCHCC 217-352-6533 if you want to learn more!

02/11/2026

Even though Open Enrollment for Get Covered Illinois is over, you might still qualify for a Special Enrollment Period!

See more SEPs here: https://getcovered.illinois.gov/get-started/specialenrollment/qualifying-life-events.html

02/10/2026

In this CCHCC update, read about how one client was able to connect to housing services and began referring his friends!

Your donations make this work possible!
www.healthcareconsumers.org/60-29-and-the-work-cchcc-does/

02/02/2026

Free Dental Clinic for Kids!
Saturday Feb 7
8am-11:30am
Parkland College
No appointment needed!
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Clínica Dental Gratis para Niños
Sabado 7 de febrero
8am-11:20am
Parkland College
No necesita cita!