ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors

Address

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

(847) 336-5212

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

Description:

Provides medical benefits to residents who do not meet the immigration requirements for Medicaid. Also offers cash assistance to help pay for everyday living expenses. Benefits not included in the program are nursing facility services and coverage of funeral and burial expenses.

Eligibility:

-Must be 65 years old or older
-You are one of the following:
-A legal permanent resident (LPR) for less than five years (also known as having a green card), or
-An undocumented immigrant (including individuals in a Temporary Protected Status)
-You are an individual with 2020 annual income at or below $12,756, or a couple with annual income at or below $17,240*
-An individual with assets below $2,000, or, a couple with assets under $3,000* CURRENTLY WAIVED FOR COVID-19**
-We can also use your medical bills to reduce your countable income or assets. This may make you eligible.
-We won't count assets until after the COVID-19 emergency. Also, we won't count certain assets like a home or a car.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No Fee.

Intake Process:

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

Documents Required
- No information has been provided by the agency. Please call for more details.

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 336-5212

Phone Numbers

Administration Line

(847) 336-5212

DHS Help Line- English

(847) 263-7778

DHS Help Line- Spanish

(847) 263-6059

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Mailing

2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

August 15, 2024

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