AABD - AID TO THE AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

2605 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081

Eligibility

Open to Illinois residents who receive SSI, or denied SSI because of income; Persons age 65 or older, blind, or disabled

Required documents

Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card

Hours

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

(815) 632-4045

Voice

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30370

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit website for information or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Illinois

Description

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Date of Last Formal Update

01/27/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Medical Expense Assistance

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.