All eligible individuals can receive the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration or insurance status. Individuals are not required to present a social security number or state ID in order to get the vaccine
Download a printable summary of vaccine rights in English and Spanish
Guidance Affirming Non-Discrimination in Administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pritzker Administration has released guidance to affirm and supplement the State of Illinois’ April 10, 2020 Guidance Relating to Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19. Federal and State civil rights laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act, prohibit discrimination in the delivery of healthcare and support of the rendering of ethical, non-discriminatory decisions. These principles have equal and ever-important application in the context of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Vaccines are currently available at many locations across the state, including hospitals, health clinics, grocery stores, drug stores, pharmacies, and mass vaccination sites. More locations are being added daily, and many now accept walk-ins without an appointment.
State-operated vaccination sites are welcoming walk-ins in addition to pre-booked appointments, and are open to all Illinois residents regardless of zip code.
Uber and Lyft may offer free or discounted rides to vaccination sites.
Many companies and organizations offer services to help people get a vaccine
Transportation & Access
Lyft: Free or discounted rides to vaccination sites
Uber: Free or discounted rides to vaccination sites
In-home vaccinations for homebound Chicago residents
Walgreens Mobile COVID Clinics: Walgreens is launching multiple mobile COVID vaccination clinics in Chicago to focus on bringing COVID-19 vaccines directly to underserved communities and those with barriers to accessing the vaccine. Individuals will be able to walk up to a mobile clinic and get vaccines that same day.
At-Home Vaccinations in Chicago: In-home vaccination is available to all Chicago households. Anyone age 12 and up is eligible to receive a vaccine. Up to 10 people can be vaccinated at a time, so Chicagoans can invite family, friends or neighbors to their home to be vaccinated together. Every Chicago household that chooses in-home vaccination also receives a gift card.
Childcare
Bright Horizons: Free child care for 10 million workers at participating organizations to get vaccinated and recuperate.
KinderCare: Free child care to help parents and caregivers both get vaccinated and recuperate — call (866) 337-3105 or visit the website for details.
Learning Care Group: Free child care to help parents and caregivers both get vaccinated and recuperate — call (833) 459-3557 or visit the website for details.
YMCA: Free child care for parents and caregivers during vaccination appointments. Contact your local YMCA for details.
Additional Incentives
Many places offer rewards like discounts, giveaways, and sweepstakes to newly vaccinated individuals. Check with local businesses and organizations for details.
COVID-19 vaccines are always free, regardless of employment, insurance, or immigration status.
- Always consult with a licensed medical professional to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine or treatment.
- Do not purchase COVID-19 vaccines and treatments over the Internet.
- Do not purchase COVID-19 vaccines and treatments through an online pharmacy.
- Ignore unsolicited offers for vaccinations and miracle treatments or cures.
- Don’t respond to texts, emails or robocalls about vaccines and treatments.
- Be wary of ads for vaccines and treatments on social media.
- Report any suspicious activity involving COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to COVID19FRAUD@dhs.gov
