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The sheet specifies which benefits to qualify for at each threshold level, such as Benefit Access Application for certain discounts and bus passes, SNAP for eligible older adults or individuals with disabilities, and Extra Help/LIS. 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Then they will use 2024 income)\u003Cbr>*Income limits do not change on fixed schedule | Benefit Access Application (BAA)\u003Cbr>Can be used for Senior License Plate Sticker Discount and RTA Free Bus Pass | • SSA 1099 for appropriate tax year (if requested)\u003Cbr>• Non-Filing tax form (if applicable)\u003Cbr>Proof of Disability:\u003Cbr>• Social Security disability/ railroad retirement letter stating the client is disabled OR\u003Cbr>• Signed Physician Statement\u003Cbr>RTA Application-First time free bus pass ONLY\u003Cbr>• IL Driver’s License or State ID\u003Cbr>• Photo of client\u003Cbr>• IDOA approval certificate |\n| $ | $$ |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  | $-2,430 (household of 1)\u003Cbr>$3,286-(household of 2)\u003Cbr>*COLA Adjustments made in Oct | SNAP-older adult or disabled (food stamps) | • Proof of pensions or other non SSA/ non-work income\u003Cbr>• Medical Bills\u003Cbr>• Green Card (if applicable)\u003Cbr>• Driver’s License or State ID (for identity proofing) |\n|  |  |  |  | $1,903-(household of 1)\u003Cbr>$2,575-(household of 2)\u003Cbr>*COLA Adjustments made in Jan | Extra Help/LIS | NA |\n|  |  |  |  | $1,717.00-(household of 1)\u003Cbr>$2,323.00-(household of 2)\u003Cbr>Asset Limit:\u003Cbr>$9,430 (household of 1)\u003Cbr>$14, 130 (household of 2)\u003Cbr>*COLA Adjustments made in Apr | Medicare Savings ProgramPart B Premium Payments\u003Cbr>* Note: All Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLIB, and QI-1) pay Part B premiums. | • IL Driver’s License or State ID (for identity proofing)\u003Cbr>• No proof of income or assets necessary. Applicants can self-attest their income and assets.\u003Cbr>• Report to [Avisery@ageoptions.org](Avisery@ageoptions.org) if you encounter a case where income and assets are requested for someone applying only for a MSP. |\n|  |  |  |  | Client’s gross monthly income-$1,280.00 (household of 1) OR $1,728.00 (household of 2)=Monthly spenddown amount\u003Cbr>Assets must be less than $17,500.00\u003Cbr>*COLA adjustments made in Apr | Medicaid Spend Down | • Medical Bills from the past 6 months must =monthly spenddown amount for e/ month of Medicaid coverage\u003Cbr>• IL Driver’s License or State ID (for identity proofing)\u003Cbr>• Proof of non SSA Income\u003Cbr>• Proof of Assets |\n|  |  |  |  | $1280.00 (household of 1)\u003Cbr>$1728.00 (household of 2)\u003Cbr>Assets must be less than $17,500.00\u003Cbr>*COLA adjustments made in Apr | AABD Medicaid | • IL Driver’s License or State ID (for identity proofing)\u003Cbr>• Proof of non SSA income\u003Cbr>• Proof of Assets |\n|  |  |  |  | $1280.00 (household of 1)\u003Cbr>$1728.00 (household of 2)\u003Cbr>Asset Limit:\u003Cbr>$9,430 (household of 1)\u003Cbr>$14, 130 (household of 2)\u003Cbr>*COLA adjustments made in Apr | Medicare Savings Program: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary\u003Cbr>Pays all Medicare out of pocket costs such as copays and deductibles | • IL Driver’s License or State ID (for identity proofing)\u003Cbr>• No proof of income or assets necessary. Applicants can self-attest their income and assets.\u003Cbr>• Report to [Avisery@ageoptions.org](Avisery@ageoptions.org) if you encounter a case where income and assets are requested for someone applying only for a MSP. |\n|  | $ |  |  |  |  |  |\n| |  |  |  |  |  |  |","cbCaig0RRGajfkSD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig0RRGajfkSD","pdf",145898,"English","# Income thresholds by household size\n## Benefit program mappings\n## Document requirements\n## Medicare and Medicaid eligibility rules","[{\"question\":\"How are 2024 income limits applied when tax-year income timing changes?\",\"answer\":\"The document notes that they will use 2023 income until tax day 2025, then use 2024 income afterward. It also states that income limits do not change on a fixed schedule.\"},{\"question\":\"What benefits correspond to the SNAP older adult or disabled income threshold?\",\"answer\":\"When the gross income is at the SNAP older adult or disabled (food stamps) threshold level, the sheet lists required supporting items such as proof of pensions or other non-SSA/non-work income, medical bills, and identity proof via driver’s license or state ID.\"},{\"question\":\"What documentation is needed for Medicare Savings Program and Medicaid spend down applications?\",\"answer\":\"For Medicare Savings Programs (including QMB/SLIB/QI-1), the sheet indicates identity proof is required and that applicants can self-attest income and assets with no income/asset proof. For Medicaid spend down, it requires medical bills from the past 6 months matching the monthly spenddown amount, plus identity proof and proof of non-SSA income and assets.\"}]","BEC Program Income Limits 2024 | PDF"]