0000185084 00000 n plates, please visit the Illinois Department of Aging's website at ilaging.illinois.gov. Since October, Senior Services of Central Illinois has been completing about 60 applications a month. Use the 'Report' link on To get a discount on your license plate sticker go to Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access Program. On Jan. 1 . **Applications submitted on April 19, 2023 or after must use 2022 income to file. Answers provided to the following questions are meant only to give general guidance and not legal advice. It started in 2012 and was created by the Illinois Department of Aging. 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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. 0000169079 00000 n 0000084166 00000 n 0000201135 00000 n SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) Some older Illinoisans and Illinoisans with disabilities will pay less for their license plate stickers next year. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 0000197117 00000 n SECRETARY OF STATE LICENSE PLATE DISCOUNT. NOTE:Use of the word spouse also includes a civil union partner. 0000169193 00000 n 0000283258 00000 n You can check the Website at anytime to determine your application status. No. 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. accounts, the history behind an article. *Only documents scanned to the application will be accepted - Documents faxed to the Department on Aging will no longer be accepted. 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. Be Proactive. Is there a senior discount for license plate stickers in Illinois? You may file again beginning 90 days before your eligibility expires. Illinois Department on Aging 800-252-8966 888-206-1327 (TTY) ilaging.illinois.gov Under Public Act 102-0807, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, drivers who qualify for IDoAs Benefit Access Program will pay only $10 for their license plate stickers, a decrease from $24 currently. endstream Secretary of State Facility Finder allows you to search for facilities in Illinois. ** Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. When you return to the Benefit Access Application Website, you will be prompted to enter your Social Security number, your date of birth and your name. 0. The discount is available for one vehicle per household. Senior Services of Will County acts as the representative of the Illinois Department of Aging within our communities. For those that qualify, the discounted license plate fee is $24. 0000002068 00000 n 0000283706 00000 n Threats of harming another Qualified Additional Residents are not eligible for benefits. 0000189963 00000 n Be Nice. This program is designed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of older adults who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. I AM ELIGIBLE FOR LICENCE PLATE STICKER DISCOUNT, FOR SOME REASON I HAVE PAID $150 IN MAY 2022. NOTE:You must include your spouse's income if married and living together on December 31 of last year. startxref 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. 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. 0000005258 00000 n What if I want more information about the license plate discount? For a location near you, contact the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966 (toll free) or 888-206-1327 (TTY). Learn more. To qualify, residents must be at least 65 years of age or 16 years of age and disabled, as well as meet income requirements. HOW CAN I GET A REFUND? Don't knowingly lie about anyone The Benefit Access Program Request allows reimbursement for those who are participating in the Benefit Access program for reimbursement with regard to license plates and sticker renewal. 146 0 obj All Rights Reserved. trailer 0000194590 00000 n The helpline can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. 0000001892 00000 n Persons with Disabilities Ride Free Transit Benefit, Secretary of State License Plate Discount. Limits on income are $33,562 . For more information about Internet filing, click on the buttons below: For help filing your application, please contact your local Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) site (Click Here). ***Please be aware that ANY application that has had no activity for 90 days will be removed from the system and you will be required to file a new application. Core services include in-home, adult day and emergency home response. 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. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP ON MY INQUIRY. Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions. Do I qualify for Benefit Access Benefits? 0000453829 00000 n <>/Metadata 4 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> To apply for the Benefit Access Program online, please visit https://ilaging.illinois.gov/benefitsaccess.html. endobj [320 ILCS 25/3.14]. hbbbd`b``3n0 *A Don't Threaten. If you and your spouse were permanently separated on December 31 of last year and are living at different addresses, you may each complete a separate Benefit Access Application, but may be required to prove that you are not living together by sending us legal separation papers from the court, divorce papers or a US1040 for each, indicating separate addresses. Folks seeking to see if they qualify for our services may call our intake line at 815-723-9713. What if I want more information about the license plate discount? endobj If you have questions regarding your discount, please contact the Secretary of State's office at 1-800-252-8980 to inquire about your discount and the control number. 0000283628 00000 n Suspected abuse can be reported through the APS hotline. A new law taking effect Sunday sets the cost for those who qualify under the Illinois Department on Aging's Benefit Access Program at $10, which is down from $24. According to the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), under Public Act 102 . Select Service Type and Location Service Type: County: You must select a county to search. I applaud the Illinois General Assembly for this new law, and especially the sponsors, State Rep. Cyril Nichols (D-Burbank) and State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Plainfield).. These benefits are now available for TWO years once you have been approved. Your total income last 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. The program includes discounts on license plates, the Seniors Ride Free Benefit and the Persons with Disability Free Transit Ride Benefit. Please note: processing times to determine eligibility of your Benefits Access Application may take up to eight weeks depending upon requested documentation. 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. SPRINGFIELD Lower license plates fees are coming in 2023 for eligible older adults and persons with disabilities. aging.ilsenior@illinois.gov . The system will present your application status at that time. Also, if your license plates are rusted, dented or unreadable you can request a replacement on the same web site at no cost. 147 0 obj ILHousingSearch.org provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. For information about the Departments programs and services for older adults and persons with disabilities, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/programs or contact the Senior HelpLine toll-free at 1-800-252-8966, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 0000194085 00000 n 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. 145 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[6 139]/Length 27/Size 145/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream Check the Website for the status of your application. To find out if you qualify for any of the benefits, go to Do I qualify? You may check application status 48 hours following submission. If one or both of you resided in a nursing home, you should each complete a separate Benefit Access Application. *** Note: Have your Social Security number ready when you call. 0000179073 00000 n Consumer Services: Educate consumers on utility issues, help resolve customer/utility disputes Transportation: Oversees trucking insurance and registration, railroad safety, relocation and safety towing, household goods moving companies, You can ask a question or file a utility complaint with the Commission, Information to assist with reducing energy usage, [{"code":"en","title":"Illinois' Virtual Agent","message":"Hello"},{"code":"es","title":"Agente virtual de Illinois","message":"Hola"}]. Click on Seniors then select Benefit Access Online Application on the top right side of the site and go from there. Last year, more than 107,600 people received discounted renewals. 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I applaud the Illinois General Assembly for this new law, and especially the sponsors, State Rep. Cyril Nichols (D-Burbank) and State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Plainfield).. *To be determined eligible for these benefits, you must submit a Benefit Access Application on the Internet. Please wait 10 business days from the date of your approval for your license plate discount to be available. You will find the link to theBenefit Access Online Application on the right side of the page. . <> An in-home assessment will be completed for each client and a certified pharmacist will conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation and review. 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. Contact Us => Adult Protective Services: 1-866-800-1409 or 1-888-206-1327(TTY) Text Size. Your spouse cannot apply separately. Lawmakers argue that money can go toward different places in someones budget such as prescriptions. 0000193667 00000 n endobj 0000200312 00000 n you must live in Illinois at the time you file your application. The cost of license plate stickers will cut down over half the cost of license plate stickers from $24 to $10 for Illinoisans on the Illinois Department of Agings Benefit Access Program starting in 2023. 145 65 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. 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. 0000045369 00000 n To learn more about the program, you can visit IDoAs website. 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 Illinois Country Living Magazine Site by Energized Graphics. Be Truthful. What discount can I get for my vehicle's license plates? For further information, Call toll-free: 1-800-252-8980, or Visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services - see Online Services. The regular plate renewal fee is $101. Seniors who qualify for the discount pay $24 to renew their license plates. Contact Us: Chicago Senior Services Hotline : 312-744-4016 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Email at Aging@CityofChicago.org. If your Benefit Access Application is approved, you qualify for the benefits you requested. Under Public Act 102-0807, which takes effect Jan. 1, drivers who qualify for IDoA's Benefit Access Program will pay only $10 for their license plate . person will not be tolerated. The office, though, cannot provide a discount on license plates unless the senior has a letter from the Department on Aging saying he or she qualifies for the Benefit Access Program. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for a license plate discount or ride free transit card. Partly cloudy skies. 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. . provided through an award from Age Options under the Title III of the Older Americans Act as administered through the Illinois Department on Aging and Federal Administration on Aging . This program is designed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of older adults who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. 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. 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. Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions. 0000184020 00000 n 0000283831 00000 n Older adults in Illinois ages 60+ who are eligible for Medicaid receive services through the Community Care Program (CCP). ** In this regard,how much is the senior . Those who qualify also can. now available for TWO years once you have been approved. Keep it Clean. Eligible Military License Plates View the Illinois Department of Aging Benefit Access Program Guidelines. **Applications submitted on January 1, 2023 through April 18, 2023 must use 2021 income to file. 0000189056 00000 n 0000025304 00000 n If you qualify for this program, you are eligible for a RTA / METRA Free Ride Pass. 0000209803 00000 n 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. 0000189444 00000 n 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 . endobj If you requested the ride free benefit, please contact your local public transit system for further information. Eligible seniors may apply for the discount and pay $24 to renew their license plates. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. General Resources General Resources Coalition of Limited-English Speaking Elderly According to the Illinois Department on Aging, under Public . The regular plate renewal fee is $101. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. License plate discount available for senior citizens Currents February 2020 If you are 65 years of age or older, or 16 years of age and totally disabled, you may be eligible for an income-based license plate discount through the Benefit Access Program of the Illinois Department on Aging. If you are 65 years of age or older, or 16 years of age and totally disabled, you may be eligible for an income-based license plate discount through the Benefit Access Program of the Illinois Department on Aging. A basic driver's license renewal costs . each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 0000179301 00000 n 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. Submit the letter when you purchase or renew your license plates to get the $24 discount.
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