If you are 65 years of age or older, or 16 years of age and totally disabled, you may be eligible for an income-based license plate discount through the Benefit Access Program of the Illinois Department on Aging.
You must fill out an application either online on the Illinois Department on Aging website or call or visit your local senior center for help. The discount is available for one vehicle per household.
For a location near you, contact the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966 (toll free) or 888-206-1327 (TTY).
If you are 65 years of age or older, or 16 years of age and totally disabled, you may be eligible for an income-based license plate discount through the Benefit Access Program of the Illinois Department on Aging.
You must fill out an application either online on the Illinois Department on Aging website or call or visit your local senior center for help. The discount is available for one vehicle per household.
For a location near you, contact the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966 (toll free) or 888-206-1327 (TTY).
“We have encountered seniors coming into our facilities to renew their plates,” said Henry Haupt, spokesman for Secretary of State Jesse White. “It’s the first they’ve heard about it.”
Hopkins said she encounters seniors who still think the old Circuit Breaker program is in effect.
Without proof that someone qualifies for the discounted plates, Haupt said, the office can’t grant the discount.
The confusion apparently stems from changes Illinois made in the Circuit Breaker program in 2012. Under it, Illinois Cares Rx and the Circuit Breaker property tax relief program were eliminated because of funding issues.
Some low-income seniors are apparently being caught off guard by a 2-year-old change in state law that could result in them paying more to renew their license plates than they anticipated.
How do I apply?
To apply for the Benefit Access Program, click on the “Benefit Access” link under Programs at the top of the Department on Aging Website. You will find the link to the Benefit Access Online Application on the right side of the page.
If your Benefit Access Application is approved, the Illinois Secretary of States office will allow you a license plate fee discount for one vehicle.
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