Prescription Expense Assistance | WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP - Emergency Assistance
Provides an Emergency Assistance Program is designed to alleviate life-threatening circumstances and to assist a person in attaining/maintaining self-sufficiency. Offers assistance with the following: - Prescriptions - Funeral & Burial - Housing/Rental - Utility - Transportation - ID’s - Employment assistance
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/04/2023
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
149 South Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60087
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Application process
Call to apply Documents required: - Last two check stubs - Evidence of hardship (mechanic invoice, time lost off the job, hospitalization, police report, etc..) - Lease agreement/past due notice for rental assistance (must have landlord contact information) - Disconnection notice for utility assistance - Insurance card for prescription assistance For those experiencing hardships directly resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (beginning March 20, 2020 - present), you may be eligible for rent and utility assistance via the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Ask for more information and application assistance.
Eligibility
- Reside within Waukegan Township boundaries - Exhibit and document financial hardship - Able to demonstrate ongoing ability to pay after EA is granted - May not receive any subsidized housing benefits Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.
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Agency info
WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP
Township that offers general services to residents.