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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DHS
Healthy Women Application Request
Health information and services provided by IDHS and other state agencies
DHS
Mental Health Medicaid Waiver 1915 c
Information and notifications for the Mental Health Medicaid Waiver 1915 c
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
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP)
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) serves and supports persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through a coordinated network of providers, parents, and university programs.
LOT
Find Winning Lottery Numbers
Founded in 1974, the Illinois Lottery has contributed over $19 billion (since 1985) to the state’s Common School Fund to assist K-12 public schools, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars to the Capital Projects Fund and other special causes.
DHS
Obtain Homelessness Prevention Assistance
The Homeless Prevention Program provides assistance and supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless.
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.
TRS
Retired Teachers Account Access
Teachers’ Retirement System provides retirement, death and disability benefits for all licensed educators employed in Illinois public schools outside of the City of Chicago. Retirement benefits are determined by a formula in state law that includes age, final average salary at retirement and total creditable service time. At the end of fiscal year 2016, TRS had 406,855 members and processed more than $5.8 billion in benefits.
AGE
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.