AABD - AID TO THE AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.
The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).
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Physical Address
1560 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
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Application process
Call or visit website for information or visit for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card
Eligibility
Open to Illinois residents who receive SSI, or denied SSI because of income; Persons age 65 or older, blind, or disabled
Languages
English, Spanish
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.