Seniors
Services for Seniors
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Program, under the authority of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act (320 ILCS 20/1 et seq.), responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age and older.
The program provides investigation, intervention and follow-up services to victims. Reports increase each year, as the older population grows and awareness of elder abuse increases. The program stresses the mentally competent older adult’s right to make their own decisions.
For more information on protective services for seniors, contact the Senior HelpLine.
To report suspected abuse, exploitation or neglect of an older person, call the statewide, 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-800-1409, 1-800-544-5304 (TTY).Source: Illinois Department on Aging
Resources for Prescription Drug Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free.
Under a new law, more Medicare beneficiaries could qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs because some things no longer count as income and resources. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year.
Circuit Breaker Application for Seniors
The Illinois Department on Aging's Circuit Breaker program provides grants to senior citizens and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the impact of taxes and prescription medications on their lives.
When the costs of property taxes and prescription medicines begin to "overload" our seniors and persons with disabilities, this program steps in to help, just as a circuit breaker prevents overloads in an electrical system.
RTA Senior Ride Free Cards Update
Only Senior Ride Free Smart Cards can be used for free rides starting April 2
Seniors with reduced fare cards will be charged a reduced fare after April 1
CHICAGO - The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is reminding seniors that starting on April 2nd, only Senior Ride Free Smart Card Permits can be used by seniors living in the RTA service region for free rides on the CTA, Metra and Pace. April 1 is the last day that reduced fare cards will be allowed for free rides. Thereafter, seniors with a senior reduced fare permit will be required to pay the reduced fare.
