ABE - Application for Benefits Eligibility
You can use ABE to apply on-line for healthcare, SNAP, cash assistance and the Medicare Savings programs with the State of Illinois.
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Voice
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Hours
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;
Application process
The application will ask about people in your home, the money you get from a job or other sources, your housing costs and a few other bills.
Eligibility
Eligibility is different for each program. To see if you might qualify for any of these benefits, fill out the ABE "Am I Eligible" screening tool.
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents. The agency is organized into two major divisions, Medical Programs and Child Support Services.