Illinois Department on Aging-Benefit Access
Address
One Natural Resources Way, Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62702
(800) 252-8966
Description:
The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount. The Transit Ride Program only applies to metropolitan public transit in Illinois. To be determined eligible for these benefits, a person must submit a Benefit Access Application on the internet. Those not able to access the internet may call the Department on Aging or their local agency on aging. Paper applications are not available. Once the application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. The website can be checked at any time to determine application status.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please visit website or call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English and Spanish
Eligibility:
Anyone
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 24, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
One Natural Resources Way, Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(800) 252-8966
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride, and the License Plate Discount.
Hours
Phone hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May apply online 24/7.
Required Documents
Please visit website or call.
Eligibility
Persons age 65 and older, widow or widower who turned 63 before their spouse's death who was eligible, and persons with disabilities age 16 and older.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please visit website or call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount.
Hours
Phone hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May apply online 24/7.
Required Documents
Please visit website or call.
Eligibility
Persons age 65 and older, widow or widower who turned 63 before their spouse's death who was eligible, and persons with disabilities age 16 and older.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please visit website or call.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
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.
Description
The Benefit Access Application program includes the Seniors Free Transit Ride Pass, the Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Pass, and the License Plate Discount.
Hours
Phone Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May apply online 24/7
Required Documents
Please visit website or call.
Eligibility
Persons age 65 and older, widow or widower who turned 63 before their spouse's death who was eligible, and persons with disabilities age 16 and older.
Fees
Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10.
Intake Procedure
Please visit website or call.
Service Area
Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
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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