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

Address

(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

AKA:

AABD

Description:

Provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, or disabled to help pay for everyday living expenses. Includes the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary(QMB) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

Eligibility:

- Must be at least 65 years of age or older, 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 for detailed eligibility information: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=98456

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

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

November 28, 2023

Related Resource

Send profile information to an email address.

Provide your email address to receive information about ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled.

Sent!

Please enter a valid email address.

Close this field

Send a condensed resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).

Select your cell carrier and provide your phone number to receive information about ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled.

Sent!

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please select a carrier.

Standard text messaging rates may apply from your carrier. Some mobile carriers are inconsistent in their delivery of provider profiles sent to phones. If you do not receive a message within a few minutes please contact the provider directly for assistance.

Close this field

.