Information Memo: Assets for Independence Program

Summary:

Brochure 'Asset$ Illinois - Assets for Independence Program' (DHS 4159) (pdf) will be sent to family medical cases with earned income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, in June 2008.
The brochure will be inserted with June 2008 Category 94/96 medical cards. It will be mailed to Category 94/96 cases in unmet spenddown, and to customers receiving All Kids Share/Premium cards.
The Assets for Independence Program matches up to $2,000 for qualified persons with earned income wishing to buy their first home.
Applications for the Assets for Independence Program are available online at www.dhs.state.il.us/assets, or may be picked up at Family and Community Resource Centers (FCRC's).
Completed applications are to be mailed or faxed to the DHS Assets for Independence office located at 401 S. Clinton.