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Sessions Held on New Health Insurance Options in January

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will host informational sessions for residents to learn more about health insurance options through the Affordable Care Act. 

Trained counselors will be on-hand on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, Jan 8, at 7 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Library, 126 Paddock St. in Crystal Lake (register 815-459-1687)
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at Johnsburg Library, 3000 N Johnsburg Road
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at Algonquin Township, 3702 Route 14 in Crystal Lake
  • Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Library, 126 Paddock St. (register 815-459-1687)

For more information or to make an appointment with a Navigator to enroll for coverage, call MCDH at 815-334-4510 or online at www.mcdh.info.  There are 15 sites throughout the County offering day and evening appointments, seven days a week.

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The following Navigators are also available for questions:

  • Pioneer Center for Human Services 815-690-1459
  • McHenry Community Health Center 815-363-9900 
  • Families ETC 815-308-0861 or 224-239-1088
  • Family Health Partnership Clinic 815-276-1843
  • Centegra 815-759-4988
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 630-402-1951 or 224-622-3144

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“Get Covered Illinois”, the official Health Insurance Marketplace, offers a new way for Illinois residents to find the health coverage they need. Individuals, families and business owners can also access information onlinewww.GetCoveredIllinois.gov or contact the State Call Center at 866-311-1119.


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