Medicaid EnrollmentImmigrant health coverage is closing for new enrollment on November 6th. If you think you might be eligible, apply immediately. Visit abe.illinois.gov to apply. If you need assistance contact my office as soon as possible. 211 Help LineI encourage people to take advantage of the 211 line and website. 211 is powered by real people — trained specialists who work to identify and address the root causes of a client’s problem. That means from the first hello, someone in crisis is reaching a real person who can provide a connection to help. Get help with food, clothing, shelter, housing, rent/utility assistance, counseling, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, transportation, support groups, senior services, aging parents, child care, employment, legal assistance, and health care.Text 898211 for help. Food PantriesIEPA RebatesThe next round for EV rebates will be open November 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The application and instructions will be available prior to the round opening on October 18, 2023 on IEPA’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program webpage. Eligible low-income applicants receive priority for rebate processing and rebates are subject to the availability of funds. The General Assembly appropriated $12 million to IEPA for FY24, and actual funding amounts will be determined by the amount available in the Electric Vehicle Rebate Fund. Applicants must apply during the rebate cycle window and within 90 days of vehicle purchase. We would encourage interested constituents to apply as early as possible during the rebate cycle window. LIHEAPLIHEAP helps eligible households with low income pay for home energy services. This includes assistance with heating gas, propane and electricity. More information on services available in your region can be found by visiting your Local Administering Agency (referred to as a local agency) page. Deadline: The LIHEAP application period is October 2, 2023 to August 15, 2024, or until funding is exhausted. The program will begin taking applications on October 2, 2023, for seniors (age 60 and older), disabled and families with children under the age of 6 years old. On November 1, 2023, households that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors, have a disconnection notice or have less than 25% in their propane tank can start applying for LIHEAP assistance. All other income eligible households can start applying on December 1, 2023. Last day to apply online with the Request for Services form is July 5, 2024. After this date you can still apply through your local administering agency through August 15, 2024, or until funding is exhausted. Go to Find my Local Agency to locate your LIHEAP Local Administering Agency.
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