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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).

Physical Address

206 West Anthony Drive, Champaign, IL 61822

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;

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.