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HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

1021 Clinton Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

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
Varies by service
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm
https://www.pslegal.org

English, Spanish

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

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Grundy County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois
Stark County, Illinois
Henry County, Illinois
Woodford County, Illinois
Henderson County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Bureau County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois
Mclean County, Illinois
Rock Island County, Illinois
Fulton County, Illinois
Peoria County, Illinois
Mercer County, Illinois
Kankakee County, Illinois
Livingston County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois
Warren County, Illinois
Mcdonough County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Dupage County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois
Marshall County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois
Tazewell County, Illinois

Description

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/06/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.

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