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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SNAP Rule Changes Update

Starting February 1, 2026, SNAP (food stamp) work requirement rules will change. As a result, some recipients may lose benefits, so early review and preparation are strongly recommended. 

On May 1, 2026, ABAWDs (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) who do not meet or exempt from work requirements will lose benefits. Learn more here.

Quick recap: 

Work requirement mandatory for the following: 

  • Adults age 55-64 without disabilities 

  • Parents with children aged 14 or older 

  • Unhoused persons, Veterans, and Youth aging out of Foster Care no longer eligible 

Benefits will stop: 

  • If work requirements are not met or exemption approved. 

  • SNAP benefits will be limited to 3 months in a 3-year period 

  • Benefits will stop automatically on May 1, 2026 

What you can do now:

  • Use the ABE: SNAP Work Requirements Screener 

  • If eligible for an exemption, submit the “Work Requirement Exemption Form” with documentation. 

  • Monitor updates on snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov

If you need more detailed information, please call 773-583-5501 or 847-520-1999. 

SNAP 규정 변경 안내 업데이트

2026년 2월 1일부터 스냅(푸드스탬프) 근로 요건 규정이 변경됩니다.  

새로운 정의에 따라, 장애가 없고 가구내에 14세 미만 자녀가 없는 55-64세 성인도 주당 20시간의 의무 근로 요건을 충족해야 하는 대상에 포함됩니다. 

이에 따라 일부 수혜자는 혜택을 잃을 수 있으므로 미리 확인이 필요합니다. 

주요 변경 사항으로는 

  • 근로 요건 대상이 만 55-64세(장애 없음) 그리고 14세 이상 자녀가 있는 부모로 확장 

  • 기존 면제 대상이었던 노숙인, 재향군인, 보호시설 퇴소 청년은 더 이상 자동 면제되지 않습니다. 

혜택 중단 가능 시점

  • 근로 요건을 충족하지 않거나 면제를 받지 못한 경우

  • 3년 동안 최대 3개월만 SNAP 수령 가능 

  • 일리노이주 기준 2026년 5월 1일부터 혜택 중단 가능 

지금 할 수 있는 일

  • 스냅을 받고 계시는 분들은 ABE: SNAP 근로 요건 자가진단을 통해 본인이 면제 대상인지 가능여부를 확인하고, 만약 면제 대상이라면  “Work Requirement Exemption form” 과 관련서류를 즉시 제출해야 합니다. 

  • 그리고  IDHS의 공식 웹사이트(snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov) 등을 통해 업데이트되는 관련 정보를 지속적으로 확인할수 있습니다. 

더 자세한 정보를 아시고 싶으시면 773-583-5501 또는 847-520-1999로 연락하세요. 

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

HANA Center will resume accepting LIHEAP applications starting February 1, 2026.

Call 773-583-5501 to get on the waitlist as appointments are required.

This application is open to all households that meet the below income guidelines. 

Public benefits programs

We provide 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. 

Education Workshops & Seminars

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. 

Topics: Retirement planning, Medicare workshop, Public Benefits 101, How to utilize Housing and Senior Services, prescription drug insurance counseling, etc.

Public Health Services

We provide a variety of public health services to ensure that older adults can lead active and healthy lives, which include dementia prevention educational workshops, prevention and education of falling down and related falling injuries, disease prevention, and health awareness education, etc.

  • Step-By-Step: Fall Prevention Program

  • Wellness Club: Health Literacy Program

  • Hepatitis B Education

  • Annual Health Fair

Silver Wing Volunteer Program

The goal of the Silver Giving Circle program is to empower the Korean American community by building Korean older adults’ leadership capacity, creating a circle of trained volunteers who can help their peers understand and access safety net resources.