Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Address
729 34th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-6800
Description:
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is a resource center serving adults 60 years of age and older, caregivers, and adults with disabilities (18 years of age and older) in ten counties in western Illinois: Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Adults 60 years of age and older, caregivers, and adults with disabilities age 18 and older
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
August 15, 2017
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
729 34th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(309) 793-6800
Toll-Free Line
(800) 322-1051
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Community Resources.
Description
The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging is an aging and disability resource center.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Vary. Please call.
Eligibility
Most programs are for individuals who are age 60 or over, age 55 or over and raising grandchildren, or who are disabled (age 18 and older).
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Vary. Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Description
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers an independent decision support process for adults and caregivers to determine community-based care choices.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Individuals 60 years of age or older, or 18 and older with a disability, and caregivers
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Description
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers a computer lab for older adults to assist in gaining confidence with technology.
Hours
The computer lab is open every Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Individuals age 60 and older
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Description
The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers a fall prevention program.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Individuals age 60 and older
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Description
Free transit passes are available through the Benefit Access program for eligible applicants. The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging can assist in applying for this program.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
1. Age
-Applicant must be 65 years of age or older by December 31 of the current year; or
-Applicant must be 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1 of this year.
2. Residency
-Must live in Illinois at the time application is filed
3. Income Limit Eligibility for License Plate Discount and/or Ride Free Transit Card:
-Total income last year must be less than
-$27,610 for a 1 person household (applicant only); or
-$36,635 for a 2 person household (applicant and spouse, or applicant and one Qualified Additional Resident);
or
-$45,657 for a 3 person household (applicant, applicant's spouse and one Qualified Additional Resident, or applicant and two Qualified Additional Residents).
*Applicant must include his or her spouse's income if married and living together on December 31 of last year. If spouse died last year, applicant would file as single and claim only his or her own income. Do NOT include the income of a Qualified Additional Resident.
4.Expiration
Eligibility is good for two years under the Benefit Access Program. The two-year period starts at the time the application is approved. The individual may file again beginning 90 days before his or her eligibility expires.
Please call for further details.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Description
The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers guidance in navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and Extra Help.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Individuals age 60 years of age and older and adults with disabilities (age 18 and older)
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Description
Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers Medicare information and enrollment assistance.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Individuals covered (or who soon will be) by Medicare
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
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Special Notes/Funding
Community Resources.
Description
License plate registration sticker discounts are available through the Benefit Access Program for eligible individuals. The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers assistance in completing the Benefit Access application.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
1. Age
-Applicant must be 65 years of age or older by December 31 of the current year; or
-Applicant must be 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1 of this year.
2. Residency
-Must live in Illinois at the time application is filed
3. Income Limit Eligibility for License Plate Discount and/or Ride Free Transit Card:
-Total income last year must be less than
-$27,610 for a 1 person household (applicant only); or
-$36,635 for a 2 person household (applicant and spouse, or applicant and one Qualified Additional Resident);
or
-$45,657 for a 3 person household (applicant, applicant's spouse and one Qualified Additional Resident, or applicant and two Qualified Additional Residents).
*Applicant must include his or her spouse's income if married and living together on December 31 of last year. If spouse died last year, applicant would file as single and claim only his or her own income. Do NOT include the income of a Qualified Additional Resident.
4.Expiration
Eligibility is good for two years under the Benefit Access Program. The two-year period starts at the time the application is approved. The individual may file again beginning 90 days before his or her eligibility expires.
Please call for further details.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Bureau, Henderson, Henry, Knox, LaSalle (Upper LaSalle and Lower LaSalle), McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, and Warren counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bureau County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Knox County
- La Salle County
- Mcdonough County
- Mercer County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Warren County
- Bureau County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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