If you live within Suburban Cook County, call 708-383-0258, extension 393, or fill out the self-screening tool below to schedule a personalized appointment with our expert staff. They’ll talk with you about your current circumstances and identify programs you may qualify for to help afford medications, food, utilities, and more.
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Note: If you live outside of Suburban Cook County or outside of Illinois, the Eldercare Locator can connect you to your local AAA or other senior service agencies at https://eldercare.acl.gov/.
Alsip-Merrionate Public Library Benefit Presentation
October 14th from 10:00am to 11:00am
Richton Public Library Benefit Presentation
November 6th from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Our Benefits Access Specialists focus on connecting Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes to these core benefits:
This benefit helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drugs and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage
These programs may pay for Medicare premiums. You can keep more of your Social Security check by enrolling. Many people use the extra money to help pay for living expenses or prescription drugs.
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card – an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) compiled practical tips and resource recommendations from geriatric health experts and advocates such as: PACE programs, benefits to offset the cost of long-term care and a check-up tool to help older adults identify potential eligibility for benefits and programs. See NCOA Resources and Support for Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2024)