Champaign County Health Care Consumers

04/21/2026

Need help with your energy bill? An upcoming workshop may help reduce costs and provide valuable resources for your household.

Attend the Community Development Workshop on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Leonhard Recreation Center in Champaign. Eligible households may receive a $200 Ameren Illinois bill credit after participating in a short educational session.

Bring a photo ID, proof of income for the past 30 days, and an Ameren Illinois bill. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

04/21/2026

Special enrollment periods let Illinoisans shop for health plans outside open enrollment after a life event like getting married, moving, or losing a job. Share this tip so your friends, family, or new neighbors can stay covered with GetCoveredIllinois.gov/SpecialEnrollment

04/16/2026

Make sure you know if you have to meet the work requirements!

Today, Governor JB Pritzker and IDHS reminded SNAP customers about the changes the Trump Administration made to SNAP and how some customers will lose benefits on May 1, 2026 if they aren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements.

KEY POINTS FOR ILLINOISANS:

-Due to Trump’s budget bill, around 150,000 Illinoisans are at risk of losing food assistance beginning May 1, 2026.

-Illinoisans on SNAP are encouraged to use the state’s screening tool to check their status: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

-The State of Illinois has resources for work and volunteer opportunities through Job Ready IL and Serve IL: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=177800

To learn more, read the full press release: https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/trump-administration-to-kick-150000-illinoisans-off-snap-on-may-1

04/09/2026

Missed open enrollment? Uninsured Illinois tax filers and their families can still enroll in a health plan. With the April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, don’t miss your chance to take advantage of our Tax Time Easy Enrollment program and connect to quality, affordable coverage.

Full press release: https://getcovered.illinois.gov/latest-news/release-04072612.html

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!