Medicare Savings Programs | Application for Benefits Eligibility
100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62704
Eligibility
Applicant must have Medicare Hospital Insurance Part A; Income and financial resource limits apply
Required documents
These may include, but not limited to: Valid photo ID, such as driver's license, state ID or passport
Proof of your residence, such as utility bill with name on it
Proof of Social Security numbers for all people on your application
Proof of income and financial assets, such as W-2 forms, tax returns, paystubs, financial investments documents.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
800-843-6154
Voice·
DHS Help Line
866-324-5553
Voice·
TTY
Websitehttps://abe.illinois.gov
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
(1) Call for further information about this program or request an application to be mailed to you, or (2) Download an application from the Medical Forms page online (3) Once application is received, IDHS will send applicants a notice of whether or not they qualify for Medicare cost sharing expenses
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Administrative entity providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/03/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Administrative entity providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.