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Flu Shot Info - Fall 2026

It is More Important Than Ever to Get the Flu Shot

Attention ALL State Employees & Retirees:

YOU HAVE OPTIONS REGARDING FLU SHOTS

Be Well Illinois, CMS, and its health partners encourage you and your covered dependents to get your flu shot this year. Flu shots are safe and effective in the fight against influenza. State Employees and Retirees are eligible to receive the flu shot at no charge at our upcoming flu shot clinics as well as through your doctor, local health department, or network pharmacy*.

* HMO plan participants: Present your health plan card at network pharmacies.

* QCHP, HealthLink, Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield OAP’s, and CDHP plan participants: Present your CVS Caremark prescription card at network pharmacies.

Below are the scheduled on-site clinics at State agencies.

2026 Flu Shot Schedules

*Schedule for Chicago area coming soon*

Check back here regularly as updates will be coming for other areas as we receive them. 

 For outside the Springfield and Chicago areas: your best option may be your local health department.
Please contact your local health department for times and availability

For more information visit mybenefits.illinois.gov