ABLEGRAM September - October 2014 - LIHEAP/PIPP Program - Township of Schaumburg
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SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISABILITY SERVICES
ABLEGRAM
September - October 2014
LIHEAP/PIPP Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Percentage of Income
Payment Plan (PIPP) begins in September for income eligible individuals with a disability and
seniors. Households have a choice between two benefits: Direct Vendor Payment (DVP) or
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). Both energy assistance programs are administered
by CEDA and provide assistance on the gas and electric bills. During your appointment, both
options will be explained and you will be able to chose which program will be most beneficial
to you. Contact the disability services department at 847-884-0030 to schedule an appointment
or if you have further questions.
You must have all the required documentation listed below. You will be not be able to apply if
you do not have the correct documentation.
Documents required:
Social Security cards for every member of the household
Most recent utility bills (Nicor and ComEd)
Proof of gross monthly income for every household member, 30 days from your
appointment date. This includes: paycheck stubs, 2014 Social Security Award Letters,
unemployment, pensions, TANF, child support, etc.
Income Guidelines 30 days From Your Appointment Date
Family size Monthly Income
1 $1,459
2 $1,966
3 $2,474
4 $2,981
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Medicare Part D
It is very important to keep your
Annual Open Enrollment
most current phone number with
our department so we can contact Open enrollment for Medicare Part D drug
plans begins October 15 through December 7.
you. Sometimes programs do not This is the time to review your prescriptions
give us enough notice and the best and check which plan will be the most
way to contact you is by phone. beneficial for you. Part D plans are required
Also, please remember to keep to advise participants of any changes to their
your current Social Security plans by October 1, such as drug formulary or
Award Letter. tier changes, premium increases, etc. Any
changes to your Part D plan will be in effect
Social Security Benefit Verification January 1, 2015. You do not have to change
your plan, but it is recommended to check if
Letters Still Available
another plan for next year could be more
at Local Offices beneficial for you. For more information or to
Social Security benefit verification letters schedule an appointment, please call disability
will still be available at local field offices. services at 847-884-0030.
The decision to discontinue this was
reversed last month. Your benefit Secretary of State
verification letter serves as proof of income, Super Seniors Program
disability status, and Medicare health When: Friday, October 31, 2014
insurance coverage. The benefit verification Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
letter is needed to apply for many state and Where: Schaumburg Township Building
local benefits. Please remember to keep 1 Illinois Blvd., in Hoffman Estates
your current Social Security Award
Letter to apply for programs! Rules of the Road Review Course (9:30
a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) Registration Required
Benefit Counseling Services for review course. Call senior services at
The Senior Health Insurance Program 847-884-0030 to register.
Driver’s License/State ID Card: Renewal,
(SHIP) is sponsored by the Illinois
Department on Aging. Schaumburg Replacement, Corrections
Purchase Vehicle Sticker
Township is a SHIP site dedicated to
Organ/Tissue Donor Information
providing free one-on-one insurance
counseling. Benefit counseling services To renew a current Illinois driver’s license or
include answering questions about ID card, a valid driver’s license or ID card
Medicare, Medicaid, and the prescription must be presented. To apply for a duplicate or
drug assistance program. We can also help corrected driver’s license or ID card, two
with eligibility, benefit questions, and forms of identification must be presented. For
enrollment. SHIP is not affiliated with any information about acceptable forms of
insurance company and does not sell or identification, please call 217-782-7044 or
solicit any type of insurance. Please call visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com.
the senior or disability services department (IL Secretary of State)
at 847-884-0030 to schedule an
appointment or for more information. We
look forward to assisting you!
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RTA Ride Free Pass Free Amplified
For Disabled Extended Telephones Available
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) The Illinois Telecommunications Access
recently announced that the expiration dates Corporation (ITAC) offers free amplified
on the ride free permits used by qualifying telephones for qualified Illinois residents
persons with disabilities will be extended to with a certified hearing loss. Schaumburg
September 30, to ensure there is no Township Disability Services is a selection
interruption in their use of transit. The RTA is center to test the phones. There are four
required by law to issue these permits to phones to choose from. Also, every four
individuals who have been approved by the years you are eligible for an additional
State of Illinois Benefit Access Program free amplified telephone. Please contact
(BAP), formerly known as Circuit Breaker. disability services at 847-884-0030 for more
Eligible riders should not delay in applying information, to verify if you are eligible for
for BAP as it may take up to 4-6 weeks to be your second free phone or to schedule an
approved by the state. Any rider who does appointment to test the phones.
not have a new card on its expiration date will
be granted an extension from that date. If Special Thanks to Church of the
assistance is needed filling out the online Holy Spirit’s Family Fest
Benefit Access Program, please call disability Committee!
services at 847-884-0030.
On June 21, The Church of the Holy
Low Cost Rabies Vaccine and Spirit’s Family Fest Committee sponsored
Microchip Mobile Clinic Returns free carnival rides for Township children
Tuesday, October 1st with disabilities. The children enjoyed two
hours of carnival rides and face painting.
The Cook County Department of Animal and
Rabies Control’s low-cost rabies and The committee also provided
microchip mobile clinic is returning to complimentary food and drinks. Special
Schaumburg Township on Wednesday, thanks to Madeline Navarra for taking
October 1, from 10:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m. The pictures and Frank Kozak and the Family
mobile clinic will be outside the Schaumburg Fest committee for hosting this event.
Township Highway garage at 1 Illinois Blvd.,
in Hoffman Estates. Rabies vaccines and
microchips will be offered for dogs, cats and
ferrets 3 months and older and owned by
Cook County residents. Fees are $7 for a 1-
year rabies vaccine, $21 for 3-year rabies
vaccine and $9 for a ferret rabies vaccine.
Microchip identification is $10. Payment is
by cash or check only. Mobile clinic services
will be offered on a first come, first served
basis. Pet owners must present a valid drivers
license or state ID. For public safety, all pets
must be leashed or caged at all times. For
more information, please contact the clerk’s
office at 847-884-0030.
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Annual Picnic in the Park Brings Together Schaumburg Township Residents
with Disabilities and Their Families
In its 29th year, Schaumburg Township Disability Services hosted their annual picnic for people
with disabilities and their families. This year’s picnic “Luau on the Beach” was held on
Saturday, July 19th with over 200 guests attending. For the past two years, the picnic has been
generously sponsored by the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC), Village
Tavern and Grill, The Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club, Culver’s, and the Schaumburg
Township Foundation.
Highlights of the day included face painting by Chispita and Bombaco Flores, entertainment by
DJ Eric Brandt, Brookfield Zoo’s nature and science activities, sponsored by State
Representatives Michelle Mussman and Fred Crespo, and magic tricks by magicians. In
addition, a delicious lunch of chicken fingers, donated by JR Hutson of Village Tavern and
Grill, and frozen custard desserts, donated by Barry Himmelfarb of Culver’s, were served under
the tent. The picnic concluded with guests playing bingo for a chance to win a prize donated
by local businesses.
Special thanks go out to all the volunteers, the Schaumburg Township Highway Department,
the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program, and the Schaumburg Park District for their support,
without which, the picnic would not have been a success.
Special Thanks
The Schaumburg Township Disability Services Department would like to express our sincere
gratitude to the sponsors of this year’s picnic for their generous financial support.
Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC)
The Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club
Village Tavern & Grill
Barry Himmelfarb of Culver’s—1410 E. Algonquin Rd., in Schaumburg
The Schaumburg Township Foundation
Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for their wonderful donations for
the picnic. We urge you to patronize our donors:
Ala Carte Entertainment, B96/WBBM-FM, Barbara Jackson, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Bulls,
Comfort Inn Hoffman Estates, Culver’s, El Meson, GameWorks, Hoffman Estates Park District,
IHOP, Improv, John O’Hare, La Quinta Inn Suites—Schaumburg, Laugh Out Loud, Lettuce
Entertain You Restaurants, Lynfred Winery, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Medieval Times, Port
Edward Restaurant, Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, QT Signs, Schaumburg Park
District, Shedd Aquarium, State Representative Fred Crespo’s Office, State Representative
Michelle Mussman’s Office, Target, US 99.5, Village Tavern & Grill, and WLUP 97.9 The
Loop.
Thank you to our volunteers! This picnic would not have been successful without you!
Anil Phadke, Ann Thomas, Barbara Adrianopoli, Barbara Hook, Barry and Jan Himmelfarb,
Betty Delahunty, Bill Eliasek, Bonnie Brooks, Carole Lindeman, Charlyne St. Leger, Diane
Wilson, Dolores Haase, Don and Marie Balsitis, Ed and Marlene Siemon, Jennie Bratanch, Joe
and Jane Delulio, Kathy Robertazzo, Leo Salais, Mary Ann Fleck, Mona Morrison, Tamanna
Phadke, and Tom Sucher.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Township of Schaumburg Offices Program (SNAP)
will be closed on Monday, An intake volunteer will be at the township
September 1, for the Labor Day to answer questions and assist with online
Holiday and Monday, October 13, SNAP applications on Monday, September
8 from 9:00am-10:00am. Applicants will be
for the Columbus Day Holiday seen on a first come, first-served basis. Call
General Assistance for list of documents
Monday Retail Shopping Trips needed to apply at 847-884-0030 ext. 1013.
With the Township Bus
Below is the September and October Medicaid Restoration of Dental
Monday Retail Shopping Trip schedule for and Other Services
the Schaumburg Township Bus. Reservations As of July 1, 2014, the dental services
are required. Please call the transportation offered to adults on Medicaid have been
department at 847-882-1929 to make a restored. Adults with Medicaid will once
reservation. again be able to receive exams. In certain
circumstances, fillings, crowns, extractions,
September dentures, and anesthesia. **Please note:
Labor Day dentures and anesthesia require prior
Monday - 1st authorization from Medicaid** The
Holiday Closed Department of Healthcare and Family
Walmart Services (HFS) issued a notice to all
Monday - 8th medical providers alerting them about
Barrington
restoration of dental services.
Target In addition to restoring dental services, the
Monday - 15th
Barrington following services have also been changed:
Walmart As of July 1, 2014, antipsychotics are
Monday - 22nd exempt from Medicaid’s four
Elk Grove
prescription policy.
Target
Monday - 29th As of July 1, 2014, children with
Meacham complex medical needs will be exempt
October from Medicaid’s four prescription
policy.
Walmart Beginning October 1, 2014, podiatry
Monday - 6th
Barrington services will be available to all adults
Columbus Day with Medicaid.
Monday - 13th Beginning October 1, 2014, therapy
Holiday Closed
services will no longer have caps on the
Walmart number of visits an individual may
Monday - 20th
Elk Grove receive. However, these services will
have prior authorization
Target requirements.
Monday - 27th
Meacham (MMW Bulletin July 7, 2014)
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Township Officials
Mary Wroblewski—Supervisor
Timothy M. Heneghan—Clerk
Diane Dunham—Trustee
W. Robert Vinnedge—Trustee
Jeffrey Mytych—Trustee
One Illinois Blvd. Nimish Jani—Trustee
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 John Lawson, CIAO—Assessor
Scott M. Kegarise—Highway
847-884-0030 (V) Commissioner
224-520-9763 (VP)
847-884-1560 (TTY)
847-884-0039 (FAX)
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been reprinting our articles with proper
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lperschon@schaumburgtownship.org (TTY).
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ABLEGRAM AND DEAF LINE
Disability & Deaf Services- The Ablegram and Deaf Line Newsletters
847-884-0030 (V) are available to Schaumburg Township
Gerry Bartnicke—Director—Ext. 2020 residents at the disability services office or
Sarita Phadke—Deaf Services Coord. by calling 847-884-0030 (V), 224-520-9763
224-520-9763 (VP) (VP) or 847-884-1560 (TTY). They include
847-884-1560 (TTY) articles of interest to people who are
Bonnie Sargent— Asst. Director—2022 disabled, deaf or hard of hearing or agencies
Lauren Perschon—PR &Event Coord.—2025 working with them. The Ablegram is bi-
Caryn Remer—Benefits Specialist—2024 monthly and Deaf Line is monthly and
includes a calendar. Agencies should call
847-884-0030 (V), 224-520-9763 (VP) or
847-884-1560 (TTY) to request either
newsletter.
11Schaumburg Township Disability Services One Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 September 2014 Monday, September 1- Township Closed Thursday, September 4 – Alzheimer’s Support Group – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 – CFDC Meeting – 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 – Fibromyalgia Support Group – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 – Epilepsy Support Group – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25 – Ups For Downs Support Group – 7:00 p.m. October 2014 Thursday, October 2 – Alzheimer’s Support Group – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 13 – Township Closed Tuesday, October 14 – CFDC Meeting – 6:45 p.m. Thursday, October 23 – Ups For Downs Support Group – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28 – Fibromyalgia Support Group – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 – Epilepsy Support Group – 7:00 p.m.
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