ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Address

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

(800) 843-6154

www.dhs.state.il.us

Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

AKA:

AABD

Description:

Provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, or disabled. Includes the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program which provides payment for some medical expenses.

Eligibility:

- Must be at least 65 years of age or older, or blind or disabled
- Must be a U.S. citizen or meet certain requirements for noncitizens
- Must receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or are ineligible for SSI due to income or are ineligible due to expiration of federal time limit on assistance to certain immigrants who have not yet become U.S. citizens.

*Visit website for detailed eligibility information

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call, visit website, or visit during program hours to apply

Documents required:
-Photo ID
-Birth Certificate
-Proof of Income
-Proof of Residency
-Social Security Card

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 336-5212

Phone Numbers

DHS Help Line, Toll Free

(800) 843-6154

DHS Help Line, English

(847) 263-7778

DHS Help Line, Spanish

(847) 263-6059

TTY

(866) 324-5553

Address Listings

Mailing

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Physical (Primary)

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

State

Date of Official Change:

December 24, 2024

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