State Administered SSI Supplement Programs | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled
2000 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
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.
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
847-263-6059
Voice·
DHS Help Line, Spanish
866-322-3172
Voice·
TTY
800-843-6154
Voice·
DHS Help Line, Toll Free
Website
https://www.dhs.state.il.usLanguages
Spanish
Application process
Call or visit during program hours, or apply online
Documents Required:
-Photo ID
-Birth Certificate
-Proof of Income
-Proof of Residency
-Social Security Card
Fees
No fee
Service area
All ZIP Codes, IL
Provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals. Includes the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program which provides payment for some medical expenses.
Last assured
07/24/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.