Customer Support

The Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) at abe.illinois.gov, is the State of Illinois' official website to apply for and manage Medical, SNAP and Cash benefits.

  • Use the Check if I Should Apply button to answer a few questions and find out if you are likely eligible for benefits.
  • Use Apply for Benefits to submit an application for benefits and upload supporting documents.
  • If you have benefits, use Manage My Case (MMC) to submit renewals, report changes and monitor the status of your benefits. You can also,
    • Upload documents
    • View notices and benefit details
    • View and reschedule upcoming appointments
    • File and manage appeals
    • Sign up for Text Reminders
  • ABE Resources

    Contact Us

    If you have a question about ABE or encounter a problem not addressed by the Troubleshooting Tips, send an e-mail to abe.questions@illinois.gov.  Send as much information about the question or problem as possible, including:

    • Your name
    • Your ABE User ID
    • Your Case or Application Number (if available)
    • Your Phone Number where Customer Can Be Reached
    • Your Email
    • A description of the question or problem
    • Time and date the problem occurred
    • Page in ABE you were working on