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You are about to begin using the ABE Screener to find out if you may be eligible for benefits. If you are ready to apply for benefits, start your application.

Welcome

Welcome to the ABE - Am I Eligible tool. This tool is a quick and easy way for you to find out if you might be able to get:

SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores.

Cash Assistance

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary financial and Healthcare Coverage for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to pay for food, shelter, utilities and expenses other than medical.
Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash is for people who are aged, blind and/or disabled and need money. A person who is eligible for the AABD Cash program receives cash and Healthcare Coverage.

Healthcare Coverage

Illinois offers coverage to eligible children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. These programs provide access to health care at a reasonable cost.

More Information on these and other State of Illinois benefits programs can be found on the Department of Human Services website.

How long will this screening take? It will take about 15 minutes to complete the screener. We will ask you about the people in your home, the money you get from a job or other sources, your housing costs and a few other bills.

Is my information secure? We take your privacy seriously. We only ask for the information necessary to help you find out if you may qualify. We do not keep this screening information. You can not be identified from your answers to the screening questions. To find out more see the ABE privacy policy.

What if I’m ready to apply? If you would like to skip this screening tool, begin your application for benefits.

Continue Screening Questions: Click the Next button to begin the Am I Eligible screening. Do not use the Forward, Back or Stop buttons on your browser. Instead, use the navigation buttons at the bottom of each page. If you would like more information, learn more about how to use this website.

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