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Contact Information on State Agencies Offering Assistance for Long Term Care

Agency Name Phone Number Web Address Services
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) 800-548-9034 insurance.illinois.gov/Ship/ship_help.asp Provide free counseling to Medicare beneficiaries on insurance issues.
Illinois Department of Public Health 217/785-9174 www.idph.state.il.us Regulate nursing and assisted living facilities
Illinois Department of Human Services 800-843-6154 www.dhs.state.il.us/ Determine qualifying factors for Medicaid participation, and aid in the treatment of individuals who are diagnosed with mental/emotional disorders and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder.
Illinois Department on Aging 800-252-8966 www.state.il.us/aging Determine qualification for Homemaker and Adult Daycare Services.
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs 217/782-6641 www.state.il.us/agency/dva Answer questions on veteran eligibility for treatment in a state facility.