Illinois

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

Assists veterans and their dependents and survivors in obtaining the benefits they are entitled to under the laws of the United States, and the State of Illinois.

Illinois Veterans Care

Program is designed to provide comprehensive, affordable health care to Illinois' uninsured veterans.

Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities in Illinois

The goal of this program is to help people with disabilities return to work with full Medicaid health care benefits.

Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system of benefits paid by employers to workers who experience job-related injuries or diseases.

AARP in Illinois

Illinois chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Chicago Region Office

Advises SSA customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin on how they may contact their local office and obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Illinois Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

Illinois Life Span

Statewide information resource and referral for advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities. Site includes a searchable database, contact information for electronic and phone assistance and an advocacy "toolbox."

Developmental Disabilities Independent Service Coordination Offices

Contact information for all Illinois Department of Human Services independent service coordination offices throughout the state that assist people with developmental disabilities.

Mental Health Offices & Service Providers

Contact information for all Illinois Department of Human Services mental health offices and service providers throughout the state.

Rehabilitation Services Offices & Service Providers

Contact information for all Illinois Department of Human Services rehabilitation services offices and service providers throughout the state.

Early Intervention Services in Illinois

Contact information for offices throughout the state that provide early intervention diagnostics and services for infants and children from birth to age three.

Illinois Food Stamp Program

Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in .pdf format.

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