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Medicaid
Medicaid is a program managed by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) that pays for certain medical services for eligible children, senior adults, or disabled persons. Eligibility is determined by income – more information can be found here. Some things to know about Medicaid: If you are a recipient of Medicaid, you are
The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as 'food stamps', is a program managed in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) that provides financial assistance for the costs of buying food and other goods of nutritional value. If you are eligible for SNAP benefits, you are also eligible to receive an Il
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a need-based program offered by the federal government that provides monthly cash benefits to the following low-income individuals: those aged 65 or older those with certain documented physical or mental disabilities those who are blind; andin some cases, minor children that are disabled or blindYou can visit