BENEFIT ACCESS APPLICATION (BAA) | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING

- Free Transit Ride Programs (applies to metropolitan public transit only). - License Plate Discount Program (plates discounted to $10; only one vehicle per household can be discounted).

Date of Last Formal Update

04/17/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Voice

(800) 252-8966

Toll-Free | Senior Helpline

Voice

(866) 800-1409

Toll-Free | 24/7 Abuse Hotline

Voice

711

Fee

No fees.

Eligibility

Age requirements: - 65 years of age or older by Dec 31 of the current year. - 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before Jan 1 of the current year. Disability requirements (totally and permanently disabled from one of the following): - Social Security. - Veterans Administration. - Civil Service. - Railroad Retirement. - Have a Class 2 disability card from Secretary of State's office. - Have a completed Attachment A Physician's Statement of total disability. Expiration: - Eligibility is good for two years. Two year period starts at the time application is approved. May file again beginning 90 days before eligibility expires.

Agency info

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING