BENEFIT ACCESS APPLICATION (BAA) | OASIS SENIOR CENTER
Provides assistance with completing the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) Benefit Access Program application in order to receive a discount on license plate fees and free rides on fixed-route transit systems.
Physical Address
2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, IL 62656
Hours
By appointment only, typically scheduled on Tue mornings
Application process
By phone to schedule an appointment. Oasis Senior Center: 217-732-6132 IDOA Benefit Acess Program: 800-252-8966 [email protected] Benefit Access Program application: Applications must be submitted online. Paper applications are not available. Application may take up to 8 weeks to process. May check application status 48 hours following submission. Once application is approved, print the certificate of eligibility and submit to the local transit authority or Secretary of State's Office. Wait 10 business days from the date of approval for license plate discount to be available. If ride free benefit was requested, contact the local public transit system for further information.
Fee
None
Required documents
Eligibility
Open to individuals ages 65 and older, or 16 years of age before January 1 of the current year and qualify as disabled, must live in Illinois at the time of filing applicant and meet income guidelines
Languages
English
Service area
Logan County, Illinois
Agency info
OASIS SENIOR CENTER
Provides senior services.