Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
Child Care Eligibility Calculator provided by Illinois Department of Human Services. Click HERE to access.
To check out the FPL (Federal Poverty Level) click HERE
Here you can complete a questionnaire to see if you qualify for many different benefit programs or screen for only the programs you select. Click HERE to access.
Medicare: The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) helps you find out if you
could get benefits that Social Security administers. Based on your
answers to questions, this tool will list benefits for which you might
be eligible and tell you more information about how to qualify and
apply. Click HERE to access.
The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help. Click HERE to access.
Medicare Plan Finder. Use this tool to search for and compare coverage options available in your area. Click HERE to access.
SNAP Eligibility Calculator: See if you may be able to get food help and about how much you can receive.
Find benefits you could get from Social Security. Click HERE to access.
Find benefits you could get from Social Security. Click HERE to access.
There are many ways that a Veteran may qualify to receive top-notch VA health care at over 1,400 medical centers and clinics across the nation. The VA has highly trained physicians and clinicians that allow the VA to address many specialties. You may also be able to receive assistance with prescription medication. VA health care is portable. Once enrolled, you may receive care at your home facility as well as the nearest VA facility while traveling. Click HERE to access.
To check out information about TRICARE clik HERE