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Illinois Relay Service
This service helps you use special equipment to communicate over the telephone if you are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have trouble speaking. You can also use the program to talk with someone who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or has trouble speaking. The service is free, but you will still have to pay for long-distance calls.
How do I use the service?
You can dial 711 to start using the service. If you're having trouble, an operator will help you for free.
Frequently Asked Questions

Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
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A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.

BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others.