Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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