Senior Discounts

Here are links to useful information and discounts available for many seniors. Some discounts have income limitations.

 

Information and Services

 

Medicare and Social Security

Medicare

Social Security Administration

Local office for Social Security and Medicare

 

Local, State and Federal Resources

Administration for Community Living

AgeOptions

Elder Justice Initiative

Eldercare Locator

Illinois Department on Aging

Illinois Department on Aging Adult Protective Services

Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access Program

Illinois Department on Aging Nutrition Program

Illinois Department on Aging Senior Health Insurance program

Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine

Illinois Department on Aging State and Federal Programs for Older Adults

Medicare Plans: Patient Resource Center

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

National Institute on Aging

National Institute on Aging Covid-19 Resources for Older Adults

National Institute on Aging free publications

US Department of Health and Human Services resources

US National Library of Medicine (Medline Plus) Older Adult Health Information

US Department of Veterans Affairs Geriatrics and Extended Care

 

Township Services

Bloom Township Senior Services

Bremen Township Senior Services

Rich Township Senior Services

Thornton Township Senior Services

 

 

 

HF Park District

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Adult and Senior Programs

 

 

 

 

 

Organizations

AARP

Alzheimer’s Association (includes dementia, caregiver resources)

American Society on Aging

Arthritis Foundation

Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly

Diverse Elders Coalition

National Caucus and Center on Black Aging

National Council on Aging

National Hispanic Council on Aging

Parkinson’s Foundation

Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders

 

 

 

 

How Much is that Senior Discount?

 

Transportation and Vehicle Discounts

Department on Aging License Plate discount and/or Ride Free Transit Card

Homewood vehicle sticker senior discount

Pace bus paratransit

 

 

Garbage Pickup

Discount at Homewood Disposal with proof of age (contact Homewood Disposal for information)

 

 

Property Tax Discounts and Deferral

Cook County Assessor’s Office property tax senior exemption

Cook County senior freeze exemption

Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

 

 

Local Back-to-School Discounts

Governors State University

Prairie State College

South Suburban College

 

 

Also…

Ask about senior discounts when you shop, dine or travel!