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State Administered SSI Supplement Programs | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors

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Resource Name:State Administered SSI Supplement Programs | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors

address

2000 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087

Eligibility

-Must be 65 years old or older -You are one of the following: -A legal permanent resident (LPR) for less than five years (also known as having a green card), or -An undocumented immigrant (including individuals in a Temporary Protected Status) -You are an individual with 2020 annual income at or below $12,756, or a couple with annual income at or below $17,240* -An individual with assets below $2,000, or, a couple with assets under $3,000* CURRENTLY WAIVED FOR COVID-19** -We can also use your medical bills to reduce your countable income or assets. This may make you eligible. -We won't count assets until after the COVID-19 emergency. Also, we won't count certain assets like a home or a car.

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
847-263-6059

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DHS Help Line- Spanish

866-322-3172

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TTY

800-843-6154

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DHS Help Line- Toll Free

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call, visit during program hours, or apply online Documents Required:
  • No information has been provided by the agency. Please call for more details.

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Provides medical benefits to residents who do not meet the immigration requirements for Medicaid. Also offers cash assistance to help pay for everyday living expenses. Benefits not included in the program are nursing facility services and coverage of funeral and burial expenses.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/24/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.