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Census 2020

By now, you should have received an invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census. We want to make sure all our older Illinoisans are counted. Responding to the 2020 Census is easy, safe and important. Please follow the directions and complete the Census today.

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Benefit Access Programhttps://www2.illinois.gov/aging/benefitsaccess/Pages/default.aspxBenefit Access ProgramBenefits for seniors and persons with disabilities, such as a fee discount on license plates and free rides on fixed-route transits. Eligibility is determined by age, disability, residency and income.
Report Elder Abuse (Adult Protective Services)https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/protectionadvocacy/pages/abuse_reporting.aspxReport Elder Abuse (Adult Protective Services)APS protects adults ages 60 or older and people with disabilities ages 18-59. Suspected abuse can be reported through the APS hotline. APS is locally coordinated through 45 provider agencies; caseworkers receive reports, conduct investigations and work with older adults to resolve abusive situations.
Community Care Program (CCP)https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/programs/ccp/Pages/default.aspxCommunity Care Program (CCP)Older adults in Illinois ages 60+ who are eligible for Medicaid recieve services through the Community Care Program (CCP). This program is designed to prevent unnecessary intstitutionalization of older adults who have difficulty with household and personal care tasks. Core services include in-home, adult day and emergency home response.
Long Term Care Ombudsmanhttps://www2.illinois.gov/aging/programs/LTCOmbudsman/Pages/default.aspxLong Term Care OmbudsmanMandated by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a resident-directedadvocacy program which protects and improves the quality of life for residents in a variety of long-term care settings. Ombudsmen work to resolve problems of individual residents and to bring about changes at the local, state and national levels to improve care. Ombudsman work is directed by the resident.
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/ship/pages/default.aspxSenior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. The helpline can answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more.
Older American Serviceshttps://www2.illinois.gov/aging/programs/Pages/OlderAdultServices.aspxOlder American ServicesOlder Americans Act (OAA) funded programs serve older adults who reside in neighborhoods throughout Illinois.

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