Older American Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) funded programs serve older adults who reside in neighborhoods throughout Illinois.
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Healthy Women Application Request
Health information and services provided by IDHS and other state agencies
DHS
Cash and Food Stamps Assistance (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.
DHS
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility Calculator
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. This tool will help you to determine if you are likely to receive SNAP.
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Find Assistance in My Home & Community for Seniors
CCP is a major initiative to prevent the unnecessary institutionalization of older adults in Illinois, ages 60+ who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. Services include in-home, adult day and emergency home response.
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Find Assistance for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
IDoA and the Illinois Task Force on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren work to locate, assist, and promote awareness of grandparent-headed households. The program has established support groups; financial and technical assistance; and referral assistance.
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Benefit Access Program
Benefits for seniors and persons with disabilities, such as a fee discount on license plates and free rides on fixed-route transits. Eligibility is determined by age, disability, residency and income.
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Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP)
Provides technical assistance, phone support and counseling in order to help Medicare beneficiaries eligible for the Medicare Part D benefit select and enroll in Part D plans and eligible persons (including those under the age of 60) to apply for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) Program, Medicare Part B Prevention and Wellness benefit and other prescription drug assistance program options.
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Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. The helpline can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more.
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Older American Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) funded programs serve older adults who reside in neighborhoods throughout Illinois.