Illinois SB1629 establishes a Disability Benefits Maximization Program to identify and assist eligible individuals with enrolling in Social Security.

Illinois SB1629 creates the Disability Benefits Maximization Program, which aims to identify annuitants, retirees, benefit recipients, survivors, and their dependents eligible for Medicare but not enrolled. The program will assist these individuals in enrolling in Social Security and Medicare. The Department of Central Management Services, in collaboration with state-funded retirement systems, will conduct an annual audit of state health benefits programs to identify eligible participants.

Illinois SB1629 establishes a Disability Benefits Maximization Program to identify and assist eligible individuals with enrolling in Social Security.

Illinois SB1629 creates the Disability Benefits Maximization Program, which aims to identify annuitants, retirees, benefit recipients, survivors, and their dependents eligible for Medicare but not enrolled. The program will assist these individuals in enrolling in Social Security and Medicare. The Department of Central Management Services, in collaboration with state-funded retirement systems, will conduct an annual audit of state health benefits programs to identify eligible participants.