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Illinois Government Resources
- Illinois Department of Public Health – www.idph.state.il.us
Illinois has approximately 1,200 long-term care facilities serving more than 100,000 residents, from the young to the elderly. These facilities are licensed, regulated and inspected at least annually by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services - www.hfs.illinois.gov/
One of the state agencies that helps provide health care coverage.
- For Information on the Illinois Supportive Living Program (alternative program for low-income older persons and persons with disabilities under Medicaid)…
www.slfillinois.com/
- Illinois Department on Aging - www.state.il.us/aging
The Illinois Department on Aging distributes federal and state funds to 13 Area Agencies on Aging, which reallocates the money to community based social service agencies and projects that directly serve older people.
- For Information on the Community Care Program (a program which helps seniors stay in their homes with in-home and community services)…
www.state.il.us/aging/1athome/ccp.htm
- For Information on the Elder Abuse and Neglect Program (a program that works to prevent abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of senior citizens living in the community)…
www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/abuse.htm
- For Information on the Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (a program established to protect and promote the rights and quality of life for people who live in long term care facilities)…
www.state.il.us/aging/1abuselegal/ombuds.htm
- Illinois Department of Human Services - www.dhs.state.il.us/
DHS coordinates programs for persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse problems and provides employment, training, and independent living programs for persons with disabilities.
Federal Government Resources
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - www.hhs.gov
- Centers Medicare & Medicaid Services - www.cms.hhs.gov
US federal agency which administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- For information on Medicaid (medical assistance program for certain individuals with low income and/or limited resources)…
www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp
- For information on Medicare (health insurance program for people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with end-state renal disease)…
www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp
- Social Security Administration - www.ssa.gov
There are many useful links, including “Find A Social Security Office” and “Apply For Benefits”.
Veterans Benefits
Professional Organizations
- American Bar Association – www.abanet.org
- National Consumer Law Center – www.consumerlaw.org
- National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers - www.caremanager.org
This is an association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families through qualified providers.
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