AABD - Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled | Illinois Department of Human Services
600 East Ash Street, Building 500, Floor 1, Springfield, IL 62703
Department of Human Services (DHS) - Sangamon County
Eligibility
Open to Illinois residents who receive SSI, or denied SSI because of income; Persons age 65 or older, blind, or disabled
Required documents
Photo ID, birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, and Social Security card
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
(800) 843-6154
Voice·
Toll-Free
(217) 524-6955
Fax·
Fax
(217) 782-0400
Voice·
Main Phone
(888) 642-3448
Voice·
TTY
Application process
Call or visit website for information or visit for services
Fees
None
Service area
IL
Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.
The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).
Last Assured
05/18/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Human Services
Provides health and human services that help people live better lives.