Visit Get Covered Illinois at the 2026 Illinois State Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday August 17, 2026

Stop by to learn how you can enroll in quality health coverage and save on costs

SPRINGFIELD — Visit the Get Covered Illinois table located in the Lieutenant Governor's tent at this year's Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Get Covered Illinois staff will be there to answer questions about enrolling in health and dental insurance and applying for financial help to reduce coverage costs.

Open enrollment begins November 1, 2026, but residents who’ve recently experienced a life change like loss of employer insurance, the birth of a child, or marriage may be eligible to enroll in health coverage now through a special enrollment period.

“The state fair is a great opportunity for attendees to drop by the Get Covered Illinois table and meet our fantastic team of health insurance experts working to keep Illinoisans covered,” said Get Covered Illinois Director Morgan Winters. “I’d encourage attendees with questions or those who are currently uninsured to stop by to learn how Get Covered Illinois can help.”

Most residents who enroll through Get Covered Illinois qualify for financial assistance that reduces their premium by more than $700 a month. All Get Covered Illinois plans cover preventative care, prescription drugs, hospital stays, emergency services, mental health, and more. Visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov/EssentialHealthBenefits for a complete list of benefits.

About Get Covered Illinois

Get Covered Illinois is the state’s official health insurance marketplace and a division of the Illinois Department of Insurance. The marketplace helps residents shop, compare, and enroll in quality, affordable health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Free, one-on-one enrollment assistance is available statewide from certified navigators and licensed brokers. For more information or to get help enrolling in coverage, visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov or call 1-866-311-1119 (TTY: 711).

Media Contact

Erin.Slucter@Illinois.gov