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Health Legal Assistance | Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

303 North Main Street, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines (less than 125% of federal poverty level, or less than 200% if the client has certain expenses; Some grants may allow programs to serve people with higher incomes), have no conflicts of interest, and meet citizenship and immigration requirements; Also open to older adults ages 60 and older, people with HIV/AIDS, and veterans (including service members, reservists, spouses, and dependents) may have higher income/asset limits

Required documents

Varies by service
(888) 966-7757

Voice - Alternate Number

(800) 892-2985

Voice - Toll-Free

(815) 965-2902

Voice - Main Phone

(815) 965-2134

Voice - Alternate Number

(888) 965-7757

Voice - Alternate Number

(855) 829-7757

Voice - Alternate Number

www.pslegal.org

Application process

Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Bureau County, IL
Grundy County, IL
Lasalle County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Boone County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Henry County, IL
Lee County, IL
Mercer County, IL
Rock Island County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Fulton County, IL
Henderson County, IL
Iroquois County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kankakee County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Knox County, IL
Lake County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Marshall County, IL
Mcdonough County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Stark County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Warren County, IL
Will County, IL
Woodford County, IL

Description

Legal service program that helps:

- Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed.

- With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare).

- Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care.

- Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney.

- With nursing home discharges.

- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Providing organization

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.