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Senior HelpLine: 1-800-252-8966 (711 TRS) The Benefit Access Program offers two benefits for seniors and persons with disabilities. Persons with Disabilities Ride Free 65 years of age or olde r before January 1 of the current year; You must become 65 years of age this year ; or You must be 16 years of age or older before January 1 of the current year and qualify as disabled .
You must live in Illinois at the time you file your application. To qualify as disabled , you must be at least 16 years of age prior to January 1 of the current year and be determined totally and permanently disabled (as defined by program requirements) prior to January 1 of the current year.
Your total gross income for the last closed tax year must be less than: $33,562 for a 1 person household (yourself only); or $44,533 for a 2 person household (yourself and your spouse, or yourself and one Qualified Additional Resident); or $55,500 for a 3 person household (yourself, your spouse and one Qualified Additional Resident, or yourself and two Qualified Additional Residents).
You must include your spouse’s income if married and living together on December 31 of last year. If your spouse died last year, you would file as single and claim only your income. Do NOT include the income of a Qualified Additional Resident.
To be determined eligible for these benefits, you must submit a Benefit Access Application on the internet. Paper applications are not available. File your application easily on the Internet.
Application Guidance & Tools What Happens After You Apply? Once your application is approved , you can print a certificate of eligibility . Your local transit authority , or The Secretary of State's Office .
The license plate discount will be available 10 business days after approval. If you requested the Ride Free Benefit: Contact your local public transit system for details. Note: Your local transit system may have additional requirements for free rides.
You can check your application status on the website 48 hours after submission. Processing times to determine eligibility may take up to 8 weeks , depending on documentation. Please wait 10 business days after approval for your license plate discount to be active.
How do I know if I’ve been approved? For Information or Help Applying Visit a local office of the following: Senior Health Assistance Program or Call toll-free: 1-800-252-8966 . For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711.
Note: Have your Social Security number ready when you call. Email: Aging. ILSenior@illinois.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois residents aged 65 and older, or individuals aged 16 and older with a qualifying disability. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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