State Administered SSI Supplement Programs | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors
2000 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
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.
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
800-843-6154
Voice - DHS Help Line- Toll Free
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call, visit during program hours, or apply online Documents Required: - No information has been provided by the agency. Please call for more details.
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
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.
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.