Information Memo: Assets for Independence Program

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.