Adult Protective Services
To report suspected abuse, financial exploitation or neglect of an older person or person with disabilities (ages 18-59), call 24-hour Adult Protective Services: (866) 800-1409, TTY: (888) 206-1327.
State Funded/AgeLinc Provided Services
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Education & Assistance
Benefit Access (Reduced License Plate Fees and Free City Bus Passes)
Caregiver Counseling and Education
Education – Monthly Lunch & Learn and Community Education, Aging Mastery Program, Stress Busters, Savvy Caregivers, Other Evidence-Based Programs
Farmers Market Coupons (Those applying will receive one 5-coupon booklet per person per year worth $25.00) starts late July, first come – first serve. Coupons good until October 31st. More information here.
Kinship Raising Grandchildren
LGBT+ Programs & Support
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
State Funded/Partner Provided Services
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assistance
Energy Bill Assistance
Insurance Help
Legal Assistance
Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman: When you need a Nursing Home Advocate
In-Home Care (Respite and Homemaker Assistance)
Senior Nutrition Program: Congregate and Home Delivered Meals – (see County Services page, select your county, look under Nutrition Program and call our partner service to receive meal sign-up assistance)
Transportation Assistance
Referral Services
Addiction Assistance
Community Care Program and Nursing Home Prescreening
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Housing and Homestead Exemption
In Home Care (Home Health, Health/Medication Management)
Medical Alert Systems
Routine Health Screenings
Senior Employment
Veterans Assistance
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) helps older adults live independently in their own homes and communities. As the population ages, services and programs for older adults must evolve as well because longevity means more when quality of life is enhanced. To best serve older adults, we
must also serve their families and teach younger people about the realities of aging, so many of our programs have an inter-generational emphasis. Working with Area Agencies on Aging, community-based service providers and older adults themselves, the Illinois Department on Aging strives to improve quality of life for current and future generations of older Illinoisans. You can find information about different services in your area with IDoA’s NEW Search Tool. Find information on programs
and services that can help you in your home including the Community Care Program, Adult Protective Services Program, Area Agencies on Aging and Care Coordination Units. To be determined eligible for these benefits, you must submit a Benefit Access Application on the Internet. Paper applications are not available. Please note that current processing times to determine eligibility of your Benefits Access Application is approximately 12 weeks. Once your application is approved
you may print a certificate of eligibility to take to your local transit authority or Secretary of State’s Office. Please wait 10 business days from the date of your approval for your license plate discount to be available. If you requested the ride free benefit, please contact your local public transit system for further information. Your local transit system may have additional requirements in order to obtain the free ride. You can check the Website at anytime to determine your application
status. How do I find out if my application has been approved?
You may check the Website for the status of your application here.
Apply Online
To file your application on the Internet, click here.
For information or help applying:
- visit a local office of the following:
- Senior Health Assistance Program or
- Area Agency on Aging
- Call toll-free:
1-800-252-8966 or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
Note: Have your Social Security number ready when you call. - E-mail:
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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