AABD - Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled | Illinois Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services (DHS) - DeKalb County
1629 Afton Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
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
(815) 895-8679
Fax·
Fax
(866) 322-8423
Voice·
TTY
(800) 843-6154
Voice·
Toll-Free
(815) 895-8667
Voice·
Main Phone
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
01/27/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Human Services
System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.