Chicago Irish Immigrant Support is proud to offer a array of social services to the Irish community.
We provide case management and support services to vulnerable individuals and those experiencing difficulties. We assist clients to access services and benefits through direct interactions with our social services department or by providing referrals to appropriate agencies.
If you or someone you know have fallen on hard times we urge you to get in contact with us via phone or email.
Senior Services:
Among our deepest concerns at Chicago Irish Immigrant Support are the challenges faced by the elderly population. We offer intensive case management services to the older folks in our community as well as run weekly drop-in group meetings hosted at Gaelic Park (Emerald Club) and the Irish American Heritage Center (Tara Club).
We cater to around 120 seniors each month and our meetings are designed to be a social and educational experience. Anyone is free to come along for a warm Irish welcome and to enjoy an exciting line up of guest speakers and events.
Follow the Calendar of Events to learn about Chicago Irish Immigrant Support's Senior events by clicking HERE.
For locations and information about where Chicago Irish Immigrant Support provides senior programming, click on the name(s) to find out about:
Irish American Heritage Center - Chicago, Illinois
Gaelic Park - Oak Forest, Illinois
We hope to see you at one of our meetings soon!
Visit getcoveredillinois.gov and buy health insurance before
December 15th!
Who is subject to the individual
mandate? |
Naturalized citizens, legal permanent
residents, and all other immigrants
present in the United States lawfully
unless their household income is below
the threshold for filing a federal tax their
religious beliefs.
Undocumented persons, including those
who have overstayed their visas, and
DACA recipients are not subject to the
individual mandate.
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Who is eligible for financial
assistance when buying insurance
the
health exchanges?
*Remember that anyone buying
insurance directly from an
insurance
company rather than on the
exchanges is not eligible for
financial
assistance. |
Naturalized citizens, legal permanent
residents, and all other immigrants
present in the United States lawfully
whose household income is betwee
n 100%-400% of the federal poverty
guidelines as reported on their fede
ral tax returns
Undocumented persons and DACA
recipients are not eligible. |
I am a green card holder, am I
eligible
for financial assistance? |
Yes! However, if you would like to apply for Medicaid you need to have been a green card holder for at least 5 years. Naturalized citizens who meet the income requirements can apply for Medicaid immediately. |
How do I receive the financial
assistance to which I am entitled? |
You will not receive any money directly. The federal government will determine how much you should pay for your health insurance on the basis of your household income as reported on your federal tax return. It will then cover the difference between what you are paying and the full price of the insurance plan, and send it to the insurance company directly. |
Where do I go to buy health insurance? |
For
Illinois residents, visit the Illinois health exchange marketplace at getcoveredillinois.gov
You can buy private insurance directly from an insurance company but you will not be eligible for any financial assistance unless you go through the marketplace. |
What happens if I don't buy health insurance? |
In
2014, you will pay a penalty of $95 per adult and $47.50 per child (up to $285 per family), or !% of family income whichever is greater.
In
2015, you will pay a penalty of $325 per adult and $162.50 per child (up to $975 per family), or 2% of family income. whichever is greater.
For 2016 and beyond, you will pay a penalty of $695 per adult and $347.50 per child (up to $2,085 per family), or 2.5% of family income. whichever is greater. |
When do I need to buy health insurance? |
The health exchanges opened on October 1st. You have until December 15th to buy health insurance in order for the health coverage to begin January 1, 2014. March 31st, 2014 is the last day to sign up for health insurance for coverage to begin in 2014. |
Where can get more information? |
Immigrants:
You can call the Immigrant Family Resource Program at 1-877-537-7460, or visit these websites
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