How does a senior qualify for Medicaid in Illinois?

If you are 65 or older, you are eligible for Medicaid if you have income below $973 a month and countable assets below $2,000. People on SSI or SSDI or who are disabled according to the Social Security definition of disability are also eligible for Medicaid.

What benefits do seniors get in Illinois?

Benefit Access

  • Seniors Ride Free Transit Benefit.
  • Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride.
  • Secretary of State License Plate Discount.

What is the oldest you can be to get Medicaid?

How Does Medicare’s Eligibility Requirements Compare to Medicaid’s?

Eligibility in 2021 Medicare Medicaid
Age Limit 65 and older No age limit
Income Limit No income limit Approximately $2,382 / month*
Asset Limit No asset limit Approximately $2,000**
Health Restrictions None Some depending on program / waiver

Do seniors get a discount on car registration in Illinois?

Receive Your Plate Discount The Illinois Department on Aging’s office sends eligible persons a notification after they are accepted into the Benefit Access program. When you buy license plates or renew your license plate sticker, you must submit the notification to verify that you are qualified for the discount.

Do seniors get a discount on vehicle registration in Illinois?

ILLINOIS (RFD) — Seniors in Illinois are eligible for a significant discount on their license plate stickers.

What do I need to qualify for Medicaid?

Medicaid beneficiaries generally must be residents of the state in which they are receiving Medicaid. They must be either citizens of the United States or certain qualified non-citizens, such as lawful permanent residents. In addition, some eligibility groups are limited by age, or by pregnancy or parenting status.