Health & Benefits

Explains who qualifies for AABD benefits in Illinois. Recipients receive cash and medical assistance.

Steps to apply for Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) benefits including how to appeal an AABD decision.

Explains that DHS considers your situation to decide how much you get in AABD. DHS does not look at what you actually pay for your needs, their grants cover shelter, utilities, food, clothing, but do not take into account what you pay. You may qualify for one or more of these allowances.

Explains what kind of impairments count as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Describes your rights to social security disability benefits and supplemental security income.

Outlines getting a state ID that proves your disability and the qualifications for getting one.

Describes the process of reporting to the ISBE that your child's school is not following special education laws.

Use this form to appeal a public benefits decision for cash assistance, medical assistance, SNAP or child care.