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Assistance for older adults and people with disabilities Guide
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The Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) program gives cash and medical assistance to some low-income people. The program is for people who are 65 years or older, blind, or disabled and who need money. AABD cash is a state program designed to help them meet their basic needs. The limits for cash benefits and medical benefits are different. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) runs the program.
Learn more about AABD benefits.
Last full review by a subject matter expert
January 19, 2026
Last revised by staff
February 02, 2026
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