Illinois Assistance Programs and Services

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• 1. Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ⇑ – Monthly food stamp benefits to help low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card – an electronic card that is accepted at most Illinois grocery stores. (+++)  Call: 800-843-6154

• 2. Illinois Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD) Program ⇑ – Helps eligible persons who are aged, blind, or disabled and who need money, Call: 800-843-6154

• 3. Illinois Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ⇑ – Provides cash as temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children, Call: 800-843-6154

• 4. Illinois Federal Telephone Assistance Program (Lifeline) ⇑ – Offers discounts on basic monthly service for qualified telephone customers, Call: Local telephone company

• 5. Illinois State Telephone Assistance Program (Link-Up) ⇑ – Provides discounts on installation charges for telephone service to eligible Illinois program participants, Call: Local telephone company

• 6. Illinois EarnFare Program ⇑ – Designed to provide Illinois adults who receive SNAP benefits and who volunteer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, earn cash assistance, and become self-sufficient, Call: 800-843-6154

• 7. Illinois Medicaid ⇑ – A health insurance program that provides medical and health-related services to eligible Illinois residents, Call: 800-843-6154

• 8. Illinois Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility (MPE) Program ⇑ – Offers immediate, temporary coverage for outpatient health services to pregnant women who meet income requirements, Call: 866-255-5437

• 9. Illinois All Kids Program ⇑ – Offers health care coverage to all children living in Illinois, Call: 866-255-5437

• 10. Illinois FamilyCare Program ⇑ – Covers health care services for eligible Illinois parents or caretaker relatives of children 18 years old or younger, Call: 866-255-5437

• 11. Illinois Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program ⇑ – Designed to help with costs associated with health insurance premiums for some Illinois residents who have high medical expenses and who have private health insurance available, Call: 800-843-6154

• 12. Illinois Moms & Babies Program ⇑ – Provides health care coverage to eligible pregnant women and their infant, Call: 866-255-5437

• 13. Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ⇑ – Healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, health care referrals, Call: 217-782-2166

• 14. Illinois National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free lunches to school children, Call: 866-262-6663

• 15. Illinois Special Milk Program ⇑ – Offers milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps, Call: 866-262-6663

• 16. Illinois School Breakfast Program (SBP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free meals to school children, Call: 866-262-6663

• 17. Illinois Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ⇑ – Provides free meals and snacks to help low-income children in the summer months, Call: 866-262-6663

• 18. Illinois Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ⇑ – Provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care, Call: 866-262-6663

• 19. Illinois Head Start ⇑ – Comprehensive child development programs serving low-income children and their families, Call: 217-241-3511

• 20. Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ⇑ – Designed to help eligible low income households pay for winter energy service, Call: Local Agency

• 21. Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) ⇑ – Assists households reduce energy bills by improving energy efficiency of their homes, Call: Local Agency

• 22. Illinois Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) ⇑ – Designed to aid individuals known to be at risk of malnutrition due to low income and poor health conditions, Call: 217-782-2166

• 23. Illinois Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) ⇑ – Provides low-income seniors with special checks to buy fresh, nutritious fruits, vegetables, and herbs from authorized farmers’ markets, Call: 800-843-6154

• 24. Illinois Benefit Access Program ⇑ – Provides free transit ride to seniors and persons with disabilities, Call: 800-252-8966

• 25. Illinois Housing Choice Voucher Program ⇑ – Helps eligible low-income households lease privately owned rental units from participating landlords, Call: Local PHA

• 26. Illinois Public Housing ⇑ – Provides safe, decent, and affordable rental units for eligible low-income residents., Call: Local PHA