2026-October 22-Webinar: Changes to Medicaid and SNAP

On October 22, 2026, the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities co-hosted a webinar titled "Changes to Medicaid & SNAP: What You Need to Know." 

We co-hosted the webinar with:

• The Arc of Illinois
• The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
• The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities, and
• The University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute on Disability and Human Development

More than 580 people attended the webinar.

The webinar covered a lot of information.  We know changes to Medicaid and SNAP can feel overwhelming, especially when the rules are complicated and some details are still being finalized.

The goal of the webinar was to share helpful information, reliable resources, and a clearer understanding of the Medicaid and SNAP changes. This includes steps you can take to maintain your benefits or support others in navigating these changes.

Webinar Resources 

Webinar Recording: Click Here for a Webinar Recording

Presentation Slides: Click Here to Download the Presentation Slides

Webinar Transcript: Click Here for a Transcript of the Webinar

Additional Resources

Get Medicaid Facts - Access plain-language information about Medicaid changes.  

Illinois Benefits Portal (ABE) - Review your benefits, access notices, update information, and manage your case. 

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) - Find Illinois-specific Medicaid information and updates.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) - Find information about SNAP, benefit services, and local assistance.

KFF - Find research and explanations about federal Medicaid policy changes

Need assistance with your benefits?

• IDHS Customer Help Line: 1-800-843-6154
• TTY: 1-866-324-5553
• Appeals Line: 1-800-435-0774

Share Your Experience

Are you or someone you support experiencing challenges with Medicaid or SNAP?

This might include unexpected benefit reductions, problems with renewals, confusing notices, or difficulty getting accurate information.

We want to hear from you! Your experiences can help our partnering organizations identify recurring problems and better understand how these changes are affecting individuals with disabilities and families across Illinois.

Share your experience. Contact: Ilbenefitsissues@instituteonline.org

Thank You

Thank you for your work and for your engagement. If you have any questions, please contact us at ICDDInfo@Illinois.gov