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BENEFIT ACCESS ASSISTANCE | AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND

2731 South Macarthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704

Eligibility

Open to those who meet the following requirements: - Must be 65 years of age or older by December 31st of the current year; or - Must be 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1st of this year - Must live in Illinois at the time application is filed - Total income last year must be less than: $33,562 for a 1 person household; or $44,533 for a 2 person household; or $55,500 for a 3 person household

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Winter, spring, and fall hours Mon-Fri 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Mon-Thu 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm, Fri 8 am-12 pm
https://agelinc.org
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information or visit for services

Fees

Call for information

Service area

Jersey County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Scott County, Illinois
Mason County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Cass County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois
Greene County, Illinois

Description

Helps low-income seniors ages 65 and older or individuals with disabilities apply for reduced-price car registration and free city bus passes through the Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access program (previously known as the Circuit Breaker program).

Helps with the online benefits application and with the required proof of income submission.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/30/2025

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Providing organization

AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND

Area Agency on Aging.