HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Legal service program that helps:
-- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.
-- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).
-- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.
-- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.
-- With nursing home discharges.
-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.
-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
04/01/2025
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211 Nebraska
Physical Address
1021 Clinton Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
Hours
Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm; Telephone Counseling Services Mon-Thu 9 am-1 pm; Older Adults Helpline Mon-Thu 9 am-2 pm; Legal Help for Homeowners Helpline Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines (less than 125% of federal poverty level, or less than 200% if the client has certain expenses. Some grants may allow programs to serve people with higher incomes), have no conflicts of interest, and meet citizenship and immigration requirements; Also open to older adults ages 60 and older, people with HIV/AIDS, and veterans (including service members, reservists, spouses, and dependents) may have higher income/asset limits
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Mercer County, Illinois Rock Island County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois Jo Daviess County, Illinois Bureau County, Illinois Winnebago County, Illinois Boone County, Illinois Grundy County, Illinois Henry County, Illinois Mchenry County, Illinois Lee County, Illinois Putnam County, Illinois Ogle County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois Lasalle County, Illinois
Agency info
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.