Illinois Benefits

Saving families up to $35,000 a year

13 programs available

Available Programs

Federal

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

$Save $15,000 – $35,000/year

Provides comprehensive medical and social services to frail seniors eligible for nursing home care.

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State

HCBS Medicaid Waiver Programs

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Home and Community-Based Services waivers provide long-term care services like personal care, adult day care, and respite.

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Federal

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, investigating complaints and ensuring quality of care.

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State

Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) Medicaid

$Save $5,000 – $20,000/year

Provides Medicaid health coverage for low-income seniors aged 65+ who are aged, blind, or disabled.

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Federal

Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

$Save $3,000 – $10,000/year

Provides monthly cash grants to low-income seniors aged 65+ who are aged, blind, or disabled.

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Federal

Medicare Savings Programs

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

State-administered programs including QMB, SLMB, and QI that help low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay costs.

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Federal

Family Caregiver Support Program

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

Offers support services including respite care, caregiver training, and counseling for family caregivers of seniors.

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Federal

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

Provides monthly food assistance benefits to low-income seniors to purchase nutritious food via EBT card.

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Federal

Community Care Program Home-Delivered Meals

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

Delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors to promote independence and health.

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Federal

Senior Legal Hotline

$Save $500 – $3,000/year

Provides free legal advice and brief services to low-income seniors on issues like benefits and housing.

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State

Senior Citizens Property Tax Freeze

$Save $500 – $2,500/year

Freezes property taxes for eligible seniors aged 65+ with income below limits.

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Federal

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

$Save $500 – $2,000/year

Provides assistance to eligible low-income households, including seniors, to pay heating and cooling bills.

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Federal

Illinois SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)

$Save Free counseling service

Free counseling service providing personalized assistance with Medicare choices and enrollment.

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