Benefit Access Program - Illinois Department Of Aging - Chicago Office

Over the age of 65 or 16 years of age or older and totally disabled; meet an income limit; live in Illinois; you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify.Age Requirements:65 years of age or older before January 1 of the current year; You must become 65 years of age this year; orYou must be 16 years of age or older before January 1 of the current year and qualify as disabled. Residency Requirements:You must live in Illinois at the time you file your application.Disability Requirements:To qualify as disabled, you must be at least 16 years of age prior to January 1 of the current year and be determined totally and permanently disabled (as defined by program requirements) prior to January 1 of the current year.Income Requirements:Your total gross income for the last closed tax year must be less than:$33,562 for a 1 person household (yourself only); or$44,533 for a 2 person household (yourself and your spouse, or yourself and one Qualified Additional Resident); or$55,500 for a 3 person household (yourself, your spouse and one Qualified Additional Resident, or yourself and two Qualified Additional Residents).

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Apply online or visit a local office Senior Health Assistance Program?? or Area Agency on Aging office.

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