HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085
Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines (less than 125% of federal poverty level, or less than 200% if the client has certain expenses; Some grants may allow programs to serve people with higher incomes), have no conflicts of interest, and meet citizenship and immigration requirements; Also open to older adults ages 60 and older, people with HIV/AIDS, and veterans (including service members, reservists, spouses, and dependents) may have higher income/asset limits
Varies by service
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm
English, Spanish
Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment
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Grundy County, Illinois Dekalb County, Illinois Boone County, Illinois Woodford County, Illinois Henderson County, Illinois Knox County, Illinois Stark County, Illinois Henry County, Illinois Jo Daviess County, Illinois Bureau County, Illinois Winnebago County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois Iroquois County, Illinois Mclean County, Illinois Rock Island County, Illinois Fulton County, Illinois Peoria County, Illinois Mercer County, Illinois Dupage County, Illinois Putnam County, Illinois Kankakee County, Illinois Livingston County, Illinois Lee County, Illinois Warren County, Illinois Mchenry County, Illinois Tazewell County, Illinois Ogle County, Illinois Mcdonough County, Illinois Will County, Illinois Marshall County, Illinois Kendall County, Illinois Lasalle County, Illinois Lake County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois
Legal service program that helps:
- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.
- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).
- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.
- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.
- With nursing home discharges.
- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.
- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.