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.