If you live within Suburban Cook County, call 708-383-0258, extension 393, or fill out the contact form 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.
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/.
Hanover Township
March 15, 2023 at 10:00am – 11:00am
Calumet City Public Library
March 22, 2024 at 10:00am – 1:00pm
In-person application assistance for SNAP and License Plate Sticker Discounts will be offered after the presentation
Summit Public Library
April 20, 2024 at 10:00am – 2:00pm
Senior Health Fair
North Stickney Senior Center
April 26, 2024 at 11:15am – 12:00pm
Homewood Public Library
May 3, 2024 at 10:00am – 1:00pm
In-person application assistance for SNAP and License Plate Sticker Discounts will be offered after the presentation
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.