Helping older adults in Illinois age independently at home.
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), in partnership with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP), provides support aimed at enabling social connectedness; maintaining health, safety, and well-being; and promoting independence and community living.
The Mission of the Illinois Department on Aging (New Page) is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life. Visit their website to learn more about the many programs and services they offer or contact the Senior Helpline at 1-800-252-8966.
Who is Eligible?
Individuals over 60 connected to, or receiving services from an:
and are not living in an independent, assisted, or scaled-nursing facility are eligible for the Illinois Care Connections (ICC) program.
*Older adults living in low-income/affordable senior housing/high-rises are eligible to receive services from ICC and should contact any approved aging provider in their area to request a referral.
What Happens Next?
After a referral is received by an approved service provider, every customer of the ICC program completes an intake call with a member of ICC staff to discuss their needs and what devices may best support them.
Please be aware that ICC will call from a 217 area code, and will always leave a message with their name and a callback number when available. Services cannot be rendered if ICC cannot make contact with the referred individual, and the referral will be closed after repeated failed attempts.