Search benefit programs available from various government agencies all in one location.

This page lists health care resources available to Illinois residents.

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) help you cover medical expenses for children and people with disabilities who meet income requirements.

This link has links to different programs for housing assistance available in Illinois.

The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) helps low income residents and households conserve fuel and reduce energy costs by making their homes and apartments more energy efficient. IHWAP also provides many health and safety upgrades ensuring safe and healthy homes. Energy conservation and health and safety measures provided through home weatherization can ensure citizens have access to more affordable energy services.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.
Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. Illinois WIC clients use a WIC EBT card to purchase WIC approved foods at authorized WIC grocery stores.

The TANF program provides cash assistance to families with children under the age of 18 or under age 19 if full time secondary (high school) school students, that meet the technical, income, and asset requirements.

This website has information about where food banks are located throughout Illinois.

The mission of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state and local resources and benefits; by providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes; and by partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.