0000304160 00000 n Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 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. May I use the license plate discount for more than one vehicle? Threats of harming another Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. NOTE:Use of the word spouse also includes a civil union partner. . First time applicants may require additional documentation and approval time can take up to 12 weeks. trailer 0000005081 00000 n 0000169228 00000 n This program may help with a license plate discount. The two-year period starts at the time your application is approved. 0000179073 00000 n 0000210477 00000 n Copyright 2022. 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. How do I print my Ride Free Transit Certificate? Submit the letter when you purchase or renew your license plates to get the $24 discount. 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.. This is a one-time fee, and there are separate additional fees based on the vehicle's weight. Email: aging.ilsenior@illinois.gov 1-800-252-8966, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY) (8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday) Since October, Senior Services of Central Illinois has been completing about 60 applications a month. The discount is available for one vehicle per household. SOS. Partly cloudy skies. 0000247490 00000 n 0000196770 00000 n Illinois Department on Aging 800-252-8966 888-206-1327 (TTY) ilaging.illinois.gov 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. a completedAttachment A Physician's Statementthat meets the total disability criteria established by the Social Security Administration. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for a license plate discount or ride free transit card. Folks seeking to see if they qualify for our services may call our intake line at 815-723-9713. To get a discount on your license plate sticker go to Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access Program. Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions. 0000004682 00000 n To qualify, residents must be at least 65 years of age or 16 years of age and disabled, as well as meet income requirements. 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 Aging's Benefit Access Program starting in 2023. For other Illinois residents, current renewal price for a passenger vehicle run $151, with additional fees tacked on for vanity and personalized plates. Use the 'Report' link on 0000127641 00000 n 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. racist or sexually-oriented language. who is not or should not be filing a separate Benefit Access Application. The discount is available for one vehicle per household. In the case of a married couple both individuals must have their own Social Security number. you must live in Illinois at the time you file your application. APS is locally coordinated through 45 provider agencies; caseworkers receive reports, conduct investigations and work with older adults to resolve abusive situations. 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. 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. For further information, Call toll-free: 1-800-252-8980, or Visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services - see Online Services. endobj 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"}]. 0000005258 00000 n It started in 2012 and was created by the Illinois Department of Aging. Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions. 0000168960 00000 n For a location near you, contact the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966 (toll free) or 888-206-1327 (TTY). **Applications submitted on April 19, 2023 or after must use 2022 income to file. Seniors who qualify for the discount pay $24 to renew their license plates. More Illinois seniors will qualify for state benefits such as discounted license plates and free transit under new income guidelines that took effect for . 0000283258 00000 n Benefit Access is a program available through the Illinois Department of Aging for seniors and disabled. 0000005422 00000 n 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 from one of the following: Social Security Administration (Get Your Social Security Benefit Verification Online withmySocialSecurity), or, a Class 2 disability card from the Illinois Secretary of State's office, or. You will find the link to theBenefit Access Online Application on the right side of the page. HOW CAN I GET A REFUND? 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 . 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. [320 ILCS 25/3.14]. E-mail: Aging.ILSenior@illinois.gov General Resources Older adults in Illinois ages 60+ who are eligible for Medicaid receive services through the Community Care Program (CCP). 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. You may file again beginning 90 days before your eligibility expires. A A A. Select Service Type and Location Service Type: County: You must select a county to search. 0000201135 00000 n Keep it Clean. For a household containing one person, the annual income cap is $33,562. ***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. 0. Eligible Military License Plates View the Illinois Department of Aging Benefit Access Program Guidelines. now available for TWO years once you have been approved. 0000002224 00000 n 0000025304 00000 n Contact Us: Chicago Senior Services Hotline : 312-744-4016 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Email at Aging@CityofChicago.org. License plate fees to drop in 2023 for some Illinois residents. 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. What discount can I get for my vehicle's license plates? Biden announces aggressive new, Newsfeed Now: Biden to launch new plan against COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Health experts concerned about COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Pres. Seniors or Persons with Disability Ride Free Transit Card. *Click here for a list of what is considered income. If approved, click on "certificate" under Print and your Benefit Access Program Eligibility Notice will appear. This program is designed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of older adults who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. 0000283628 00000 n Low 31F. According to the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), under Public Act 102 . 0000284097 00000 n 0000189444 00000 n Apply on the Benefit Access Application if you meet the following requirements: you must be 65 years of age or older by December 31 of the current year; or, you must be 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1 of this year. Call toll-free:1-800-252-8966. Older adults in Illinois ages 60+ who are eligible for Medicaid receive services through the Community Care Program (CCP). The license plate discount ($75) can be used for one vehicle per household. I AM ELIGIBLE FOR LICENCE PLATE STICKER DISCOUNT, FOR SOME REASON I HAVE PAID $150 IN MAY 2022. All Rights Reserved. No. 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. hbbbd`b``3n0 *A Note: Have your Social Security number ready when you call. 0000001892 00000 n Visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services - see Online Services. 0000148244 00000 n 0000179499 00000 n 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. The discount is available for one vehicle per household. Qualified Additional Residents must also have their own Social Security number. 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. 0000002068 00000 n Contact Us => Adult Protective Services: 1-866-800-1409 or 1-888-206-1327(TTY) Text Size. Seniors who qualify for the discount pay $24 to renew their license plates. The State Treasurer is holding 2.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. Paper applications are not available. 0000283297 00000 n This program is designed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of older adults who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. 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 Benefit Access Application does not accept special characters in names (, , , etc). If you have A basic driver's license renewal costs . Internet filing for the above benefits is quick and easy. Dec 29, 2022. Share with Us. 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).. Coalition of Limited-English Speaking Elderly. Check the Website for the status of your application. SOS. 0000200682 00000 n 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. endobj 0000000016 00000 n ***If your application was denied using your 2021 income, you may re-apply online using your 2022 income on or after April 19, 2023. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. $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). 147 0 obj 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. Suspected abuse can be reported through the APS hotline. 0000127178 00000 n SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) Some older Illinoisans and Illinoisans with disabilities will pay less for their license plate stickers next year. Don't Threaten. Illinois Benefit Access Program Eligibility plates, please visit the Illinois Department of Aging's website at ilaging.illinois.gov. 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.