Senior Services
Benefit Access Program
Effective July 1, 2012, Illinois Cares Rx was terminated, and the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Grant was eliminated due to the lack of funding.
The benefits now available are:
Seniors’ Free Transit Ride
The Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride
Secretary of State License Plate Discount
To be determined eligible for these benefits, you must submit a Benefit Access Application on the Internet. On the Benefit Access page, scroll down to APPLY ONLINE and click on FILE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE INTERNET. Paper applications are not available.
Once your application is approved, you may print an eligibility certificate to take to your local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. If you have a transit card that is good through December 31, 2013, you may continue to use it until it expires. Please check the website at any time to determine your application status.
We want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this transition and welcome you to the Benefit Access Program.
If you have questions or would like to locate a Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) site near you for assistance, contact the Senior HelpLine at (800) 252-8966, (1-888) 206-1327 (TTY).
RTA Senior Citizen Reduced Fare Program
Lisle Township residents may apply for the RTA Senior Citizen Reduced Fare Permit at the Lisle Township Supervisor’s Office. The RTA card allows seniors aged 65 and over to ride Metra trains, Pace buses, and CTA trains and buses in the six-county RTA service area for free or reduced fares. To apply for a card, present a photo ID card such as a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, or other official government-issued identification bearing your birth date and a photo. Apply in person Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Note: Update on Changes for the Seniors Ride Free Program:
The Seniors Ride Free program changed in February 2011 after Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation amending the RTA Act to allow only low-income seniors to continue riding free on fixed-route services. All other seniors would be required to pay a reduced fare. For more information about the recently changed Seniors Ride Free program, visit www.RTAchicago.org. (Source: RTA, March 17, 2011)
Ride DuPage - ridedupage.org
Ride DuPage is a subsidized transportation service established to provide affordable transportation for Lisle Township residents aged 65 and over and persons with disabilities. Ride DuPage service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
To be eligible for this transportation program for seniors, you must:
Be at least 65 years of age
Live in Lisle Township
Be registered in the Lisle Township Ride DuPage program
Permanently disabled persons must:
Live in Lisle Township
Have a valid RTA disability card
Be registered with the Lisle Township Ride DuPage program
The cost of a one-way trip is $2.00 flag pull plus $1.00 per mile.
Disabled persons who are working may also qualify for the Ride to Work program. For additional information, call Alexia at (630)349-0329 alexiam@lisletownship.com.
TRIAD
Triad is a partnership of Law Enforcement, Senior Citizens, and Community Groups. The mission of our local Triad is to enrich the lives and safety of all senior citizens in Lisle and Naperville Townships.
Triad empowers senior citizens to become involved in the educational and practical aspects of crime prevention within their community. Through the cooperation of several local governments, law enforcement agencies, fire protection districts, senior services providers, park districts, and volunteers, the Naperville/Lisle Triad presents programs that enhance safety and increase senior involvement in community programs.
Events for Senior Citizens presented by the Triad will be posted on this website and at the Township Supervisor’s Office. For more information: https://naperville-lisle-triad.org/.
