To apply for the Benefit Access Program online, please visit https://ilaging.illinois.gov/benefitsaccess.html. Older adults in Illinois ages 60+ who are eligible for Medicaid receive services through the Community Care Program (CCP). 145 0 obj 0000210477 00000 n Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. endobj This income-based discount on license plate renewals is welcome news for older drivers, helping them save money and keep their vehicle registration current., The lower annual license plate renewal fee for qualifying seniors will help them keep more of their hard-earned money in their bank accounts to spend on other things, such as prescription medicine, said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. 0000283482 00000 n The system will present your application status at that time. Ombudsman work is directed by the resident. Share with Us. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 0000001596 00000 n For a household containing one person, the annual income cap is $33,562. Income Limit Eligibility for the License Plate . Select Service Type and Location Service Type: County: You must select a county to search. Illinois Country Living Magazine Site by Energized Graphics. 0000200682 00000 n *To be determined eligible for these benefits, you must submit a Benefit Access Application on the Internet. 0000247490 00000 n 0000184510 00000 n xref SECRETARY OF STATE LICENSE PLATE DISCOUNT. SPRINGFIELD - Lower license plates fees are coming in 2023 for eligible older adults and persons with disabilities. Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions. A LICENSE PLATE FEE DISCOUNT FREE RIDES ON FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT SYSTEMS Eligibility is determined by income, residency, age and/or disability utilizing an online application. Since October, Senior Services of Central Illinois has been completing about 60 applications a month. $55,000 for a 3-person household (yourself, your You may check application status 48 hours following submission. <. 208 0 obj ** Shari Hanson of the information and assistance department at Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway, said Benefit Access is an ongoing program with the Illinois Department of Aging and Secretary of State's Office. Note: Have your Social Security number ready when you call. On February 15th, Governor Pritzker announced his Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget for the State of Illinois, which includes $1.6 billion for the Department on Aging. The Illinois Department on Aging does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with appropriate State and Federal statutes. During this time of high inflation, many older adults are finding it increasingly difficult to cover everyday expenses, said Illinois Department on Aging Director Paula Basta, The lower annual license plate renewal fee for qualifying seniors will help them keep more of their hard-earned money in their bank accounts to spend on other things, such as prescription medicine, said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. [320 ILCS 25/3.14]. endstream 0000197521 00000 n endobj How much are Illinois license plates for seniors? Oregon has the highest registration fees in the U.S.: between $268.50 and $636.50 for new vehicles and $122 and $306 to renew for two years. 0000065514 00000 n 0000004237 00000 n 0000105629 00000 n We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. June 2021. Biden surveys Ida cleanup in, Newsfeed Now: UPS driver spreads joy with TikTok, Newsfeed Now: Hurricane Ida death toll rises after, Newsfeed Now: Supreme Court allows Texas abortion, Newsfeed Now: Pres. Be Truthful. The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board is authorized by law to hear and adjudicate real property assessment disputes as follows: provide an informal forum for the hearing of contested appeals; Resolve appeals by issuing impartial decisions based upon equity and the manifest weight of the evidence; Establish clear, concise and accurate communications with the public; and maintain a work force that demonstrates the highest standards of knowledge, integrity, efficiency and performance. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) Some older Illinoisans and Illinoisans with disabilities will pay less for their license plate stickers next year. A person who lives with you (other than your spouse or Qualified Additional Resident) may apply on a separate Benefit Access Application, if he or she meets the requirements listed above. APS protects adults ages 60 or older and people with disabilities ages 18-59. For information about the Departments programs and services for older adults and persons with disabilities, contact the Senior HelpLine toll-free at 1-800-252-8966, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. https://ilaging.illinois.gov/benefitsaccess.html, Schnucks introduces St. Louis CITY SC Player Pals, Sweeperstakes, OFallon, Shiloh to host candidate forum series March 9, 16, Partners host College Transit Challenge, reinforcing benefits of transit, Metro U-Pass availability, SIUEs Arts & Issues, Ann and Earl Lazerson Lecture Series feature visionary tech leader, January construction spending dips 0.1 percent; drops in homebuilding, public projects. To apply for the Benefit Access Program, click on the "Benefit Access" link under Programsat the top of the Department on Aging Website. NOTE: "Person with a disability" means a person unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. If approved, click on "certificate" under Print and your Benefit Access Program Eligibility Notice will appear. We'd love to hear eyewitness For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711. Income Limit Eligibility for License Plate discount or Ride Free Transit Card ; $33,562 for a 1-person household (yourself only) $44,533 for a 2-person household (yourself and your spouse, or yourself and on Qualified Additional resident. Note: Have your Social Security number ready when you call. The Illinois Department of Aging announced Wednesday that drivers who qualify for the department's "Benefit Access Program" will only pay $10 for their license plate stickers in 2023.. You have to apply online for this program. SOS. This includes hyphens, if you have a hyphenated last name please use a space instead. Persons with Disabilities Ride Free Transit Benefit, Secretary of State License Plate Discount. 0000005422 00000 n Paper applications are not available. Florida follows with a new vehicle registration fee of $225. The Benefit Access Application does not accept special characters in names (, , , etc). 0000001892 00000 n IDoA serves and advocates for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life. Folks seeking to see if they qualify for our services may call our intake line at 815-723-9713. Our staff will assist with filling out the application by . racist or sexually-oriented language. Internet filing for the above benefits is quick and easy. The answers do not replace legal requirements set by applicable federal or state laws and regulations. Image source: /content/dam/soi/en/web/aging/benefitsaccess/publishingimages/baa-flyer.jpg. You must fill out an application either online on the Illinois Department on Aging website or call or visit your local senior center for help. It provides free transit and discounted license plates to seniors. You must fill out an application either online on the Illinois Department on Aging website or call or visit your local senior center for help. 213 State Capitol Springfield, IL 62756 800-252-8980 (toll free in Illinois) 217-785-3000 (outside Illinois) Contact Forms now available for TWO years once you have been approved. 146 0 obj DeKALB - Seniors in DeKalb County can buy their license plate stickers for $24 by filling out a Benefit Access application. The discount is available for one vehicle per household. This income-based discount on license plate renewals is welcome news for older drivers, helping them save money and keep their vehicle registration current.. If you are married and you and your spouse lived together on December 31 of last year, you must complete one Benefit Access Application and report your total combined income. Check the Website for the status of your application. Dec 29, 2022. 0000194085 00000 n Visit a local office of the following: Senior Health Assistance Program or Area Agency on Aging Call toll-free: 1-800-252-8966. Residents must be at least 65 years of age or 16 years of age and disabled, as well as meet income requirements to be eligible to apply. If you requested the ride free benefit, please contact your local public transit system for further information. 0000148244 00000 n The State Treasurer is holding 2.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. To qualify for the Benefit Access Program, you must live in Illinois, be 65 years old or older (or 16 with a disability), and meet certain household income requirements. NOTE:You must include your spouse's income if married and living together on December 31 of last year. A household containing one person, should have an annual income cap of $33,562. Seniors who qualify for the discount pay $24 to renew their license plates. Case managers will follow up to see what programs might be right for you or your loved ones. NOTE:Use a separate Attachment A for each person who is not yet age 65 and does not have one of the other proofs of disability. allows you to renew your license plate. Still Need Help? If you are a surviving spouse as of December 31 of last year, then you should file as single using only your income from last year. You may file again beginning 90 days before your eligibility expires. An in-home assessment will be completed for each client and a certified pharmacist will conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation and review. APS is locally coordinated through 45 provider agencies; caseworkers receive reports, conduct investigations and work with older adults to resolve abusive situations. 0000304160 00000 n plates, please visit the Illinois Department of Aging's website at ilaging.illinois.gov. Keep it Clean. Contact Us: Chicago Senior Services Hotline : 312-744-4016 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Email at Aging@CityofChicago.org. 0000189963 00000 n Income limits are $33,562 if single and $44,533 if married. $55,500 for a 3 person household (yourself, your spouse and one Qualified Additional Resident, or yourself and two Qualified Additional Residents). 0000126767 00000 n 147 0 obj The program includes discounts on license plates, the Seniors Ride Free Benefit and the Persons with Disability Free Transit Ride Benefit. Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced recently. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In this regard,how much is the senior . <<7B8BFC43E1B4B2110A008056433EFD7F>]/Prev 464140/XRefStm 1892>> enter your identification information: Are you sure you want to exit the Benefit Access Application? For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711. Provides technical assistance, phone support and counseling in order to help Medicare beneficiaries eligible for the Medicare Part D benefit select and enroll in Part D plans and eligible persons (including those under the age of 60) to apply for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), Social Security Administrations (SSA) Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) Program, Medicare Part B Prevention and Wellness benefit and other prescription drug assistance program options. This program is designed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of older adults who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. 0000084166 00000 n Once your application is approved you may print a certificate of eligibility to take to your local transit authority or Secretary of State's Office. Core services include in-home, adult day and emergency home response. The system will present your application status at that time. All Rights Reserved. substantial discount on license plates fees to those . When the costs of property taxes and prescription medicines begin to "overload" our seniors and persons with disabilities, this program . Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions. WANDTV. Senior Services of Will County acts as the representative of the Illinois Department of Aging within our communities. These benefits are available for two years after you been approved. High 52F. endstream The senior license plate discount applies to up to one vehicle per household per year, and can only be used for: Passenger vehicles. Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions, Coalition of Limited-English Speaking Elderly. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. ** May I use the license plate discount for more than one vehicle? For assistance with the online application, older adults can call IDoAs Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966. Seniors or Persons with Disability Ride Free Transit Card. or anything. Image source: /content/dam/soi/en/web/aging/images/hero-new.jpg, Respect for Yesterday Support for Today Plan for Tomorrow, Senior Helpline:1-800-252-8966 Which state has the highest vehicle registration fees? endobj 0000169079 00000 n 0. Click here for a list of what is considered income, Coalition of Limited-English Speaking Elderly. Learn more. Your spouse cannot apply separately. Eligible Military License Plates View the Illinois Department of Aging Benefit Access Program Guidelines. License Plate Purchasing (Pick a Plate) Purchase Vanity and Personalized License Plates. If you have filed and been approved this year, you will not need to file again with Benefit Access for two years from your approval date. The Department on Aging's Benefit Access Program determines eligibility for a license plate discount from the Secretary of State's office and free transit on fixed route systems in Illinois. 0000209803 00000 n Ombudsmen work to resolve problems of individual residents and to bring about changes at the local, state and national levels to improve care. Must live in Illinois at the time of application. No. I AM ELIGIBLE FOR LICENCE PLATE STICKER DISCOUNT, FOR SOME REASON I HAVE PAID $150 IN MAY 2022. 0000196770 00000 n If you have Eligible seniors may apply for the discount and pay $24 to renew their license plates. you must live in Illinois at the time you file your application. Click on Seniors then select Benefit Access Online Application on the top right side of the site and go from there. Illinois The Illinois offers discounted license plate fees for resistance who qualify and apply for the Benefit Access program. Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. Call toll-free:1-800-252-8966. ***If your application was denied using your 2021 income, you may re-apply online using your 2022 income on or after April 19, 2023. 0000283297 00000 n 0000189444 00000 n You may get the license plate discount for one vehicle per household. 0000283628 00000 n 0000194590 00000 n Mandated by the FederalOlder Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a resident-directedadvocacy program which protects and improves the quality of life for residents in a variety of long-term care settings. Last year, more than 107,600 people received discounted renewals. If you qualify for this program, you are eligible for a RTA / METRA Free Ride Pass. NOTE:Use of the word spouse also includes a civil union partner. 0000179414 00000 n 0000005081 00000 n Springfield, IL - Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) announced Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022. These benefits are now available for TWO years once you have been approved. In the case of a married couple both individuals must have their own Social Security number. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Residents must be at least 65 years of age or 16 years of age and disabled, as well as meet income requirements to be eligible to apply. The Department on Agings Benefit Access Program determines eligibility for a license plate discount from the Secretary of States office and free transit on fixed route systems in Illinois. <>/Metadata 4 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> If one or both of you resided in a nursing home, you should each complete a separate Benefit Access Application. 0000169306 00000 n https://ilaging.illinois.gov/benefitsaccess.html, New John Deere facility coming to Mattoon, One person killed in Springfield car crash, Akorn fallout: Local businesses impacted by unexpected closure, Judge in Macon County finds assault weapons ban unconstitutional, Authorities issue alert in locating 44-year-old man, Springfield police respond to report of "suspicious item" at Sangamon Towers, Champaign man found guilty in 2017 murder of two Danville men, Mystic Greenz breaks ground for new recreational cannabis dispensary in Macon County, IEA: Retirement age forcing teachers out of Illinois. Be Nice. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If your spouse died last year, you would file as single and claim only your income. APS protects adults ages 60 or older and people with disabilities ages 18-59. . 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File a Property Tax Appeal The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board is authorized by law to hear and adjudicate real property assessment disputes as follows: provide an informal forum for the hearing of contested appeals; Resolve appeals by issuing impartial decisions based upon equity and the manifest weight of the evidence; Establish clear, concise and accurate communications with the public . This program may help with a license plate discount. Under the new guidelines, single-person households. . 0000200312 00000 n who is not or should not be filing a separate Benefit Access Application. Copyright 2022. Illinois Department on Aging, in partnership with the Area Agencies on Aging and their providers, provides home and community-based education, support, and resources to persons with dementia and their caregivers. Illinois Department on Aging 800-252-8966 888-206-1327 (TTY) ilaging.illinois.gov Areas of patchy fog early. What if I share my home with someone other than my spouse or a Qualified Additional Resident? The helpline can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more.
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