In order to promote quality of life, sense of autonomy, and self-sufficiency of our low-income and limited English proficient Korean and other immigrant seniors and disabled, culturally and linguistically appropriate services are provided by bi-lingual staff by assisting clients with every step from resource gathering to application process. The program is funded by TCLIP through AgeOptions under Older American Acts III-B, IFRP through ICIRR under IDHS Immigration Service Line Items, and SHIP through Illinois Department on Aging.
Provided Application Assistance Services:
Benefit Access Program, Senior Property Tax Exemption, Medicare and Medicaid, Prescription Part D, SSI and SSA Benefits, Government Subsidized Housing, Seniors Ride Free Transit Benefit, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride, Secretary of State License Plate Discount, SNAP (Food Stamp), Translation and Interpretation, LIHEAP (Energy Saving), Referral Services and others.
Federal and State Insurance Program
HFA serves pregnant women, children and their parents by linking them to Illinois’ health care programs; Moms & Babies, All Kids, and Family Care, which provide comprehensive and affordable health care coverage for the under- or uninsured children and their parents. Application and primary care doctor selection assistance are provided at both Chicago and Suburban Offices.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Hanul serves over 3,000 low-income families each year to help pay for their light and gas bills as an energy intake site for the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA). Seniors and low-income families that are not only Koreans, but also non-Korean neighbors of our community can receive application assistance during open enrollment period. Click here to view this year’s program guideline. Please call our office locations to make an appointment for LIHEAP applications.
Other programs:
Share the Warmth, ComEd Hardship
Call us today to make an appointment with one of our benefit specialists:
Chicago Office: 773-478-8851
Mt. Prospect Office: 847-439-5195
Lake Office: 847-393-7488