Governor Blagojevich Announces Newly Expanded Income Limits for Illinois Cares Rx

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Reminder to file applications over the Internet to get benefits faster

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that the income guidelines for the Illinois Cares Rx prescription drug program have increased so that even more seniors and the disabled can be eligible for the state prescription drug assistance program. The Governor also reminded seniors to file the 2007 Illinois Cares Rx application online because it is the fastest way to get approved for the program. Illinois Cares Rx provides wrap-around prescription drug coverage to fill in the gaps created by Medicare Part D. Illinois Cares Rx also offers drug coverage for people who don't have Medicare. Seniors with questions about Illinois Cares Rx can call the Illinois Department on Aging's Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 or visit www.illinoisbenefits.org.

"The federal drug prescription program doesn't protect all of our seniors. In fact, it leaves significant gaps that force them to pay more for their prescriptions than they should," said Gov. Blagojevich. "But here in Illinois, we have the Illinois Cares Rx program that helps our seniors get the benefits they are entitled to. Now, with the newly expanded income guidelines, even more of our seniors can take advantage of these best-in-the-nation prescription drug benefits. I encourage all those, who didn't believe that they were eligible for the program because their income was over the limit, to go online or visit one of their local senior centers and apply."

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