Senior Services & Public Benefits

Senior Services & Public Benefits is committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older adults and immigrant families through support, education, empowerment, and advocacy.

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Public Benefits Program

MOSAAIC Research Study

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Education Programs & Seminars

Our team provides comprehensive case management, translation/interpretation, and information/referral services for those who face language and cultural barriers in accessing public benefits and services of local, state, and federal government.  

We can help you apply for the following public benefits applications: 

• Social Security Benefits (SSA) 

• Medicare 

• Medicaid 

• All Kids 

• Medicare Advantage Plan (D-SNP) 

• Medicare Savings Program (MSP) 

• Medicine Coverage (Extra Help/ Part D) 

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 

• CEDA: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP, PIPP) 

• CEDA: Utility Billing Relief (UBR) 

• Discount Plate Sticker 

• Free Bus/Metra Pass for Older Adults 

If you are interested in applying to any of the public benefits programs, please call HANA Center at 773-583-5501 to make an appointment with the SSPB Department. 

Multiethnic Observation Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC) is a research study aimed at understanding the key health challenges faced by Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American communities.  

Eligibility: 

• Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander 

• Ages 18 and over 

• No plans to move from the area within next five years 

• Not in active military service 

• Willing to provide health information over an extended study period 

• Not currently pregnant 

Compensation: 

• Total of $145 cash for participation 

• Free health screenings (blood pressure, height, weight, non-invasive heart and lung tests, and other base clinical examination procedures)

Currently, LIHEAP application is closed, and we are not accepting any applications. The new program year for LIHEAP application is expected to open on October 1, 2026. Please reach out to us in October to be added to the LIHEAP waitlist.   

Education workshops and seminars help to plan and manage individual growth so that older adults may lead vigorous and active lives through a variety of programs that are suitable and engaging for older adults. HANA can provide information sessions and workshops for various public benefits programs. Please contact Rachel Cha at rcha@hanacenter.org to request an information session regarding any public benefits programs.