Benefit Card Program
In order to streamline how senior social service programs are administered, the “Evanston Benefit Card” was introduced on March 1, 2011.
This will make programs more accessible to seniors and allow cardholders to receive a discount at participating Evanston businesses. Residents may qualify or re-qualify for certain benefits in the community, such as Subsidized Taxicab Program, Vehicle Sticker Discount, Recreation Program Fee Assistance, Yard Waste Stickers & Cart Discount, and the Handyman Program.
Click here for a summary of programs and services.
You may apply for an Evanston Benefit Card at the Levy Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Please bring proof of age, income and Evanston residency. If you are age 80 or older, you must only provide proof of age and Evanston residency.*
MERCHANT DISCOUNTS
Show your Evanston Benefit Card at the following locations and receive the discount listed.
Mecafresh, 10% off every Wednesday 1840 Oak Ave. 847.491.9390
Pivot Point Academy, 30% off any service, any day 1560 Sherman Ave. (Annex) 847.905.5300
Sports Clips of Evanston, $4 off the price of a haircut 822 Clark St. 847.328.8800
Tru Fit Personal Training Studio, 10% off any service, any day
610 Davis St. 847.833-3643
Stepping Out On Faith Consignment Store, 10% off on Wednesdays 1632 Orrington Ave. 847.733.0980
Einstein Bros Bagels, 10% off every Wednesday 1745 Sherman Ave. 847.328.9888
Eric Parker Attorney at Law for Stotis & Baird Chartered Law Firm, 10% off Attorneys fees, any day 200 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago, IL (will meet senior in Evanston) 312.733.0980
Asha Salon and Spa, 10% off every Wednesday 1604 Sherman Ave. 847.475.9300
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| Subsidized Taxicab Program |
65+ (see comments box) |
$30,000 or less for one individual $50,000 or less for two individuals |
If under 65 years old, the individual must be income eligible and disabled. Previous age requirements for 60-64 year olds is grandfathered | Qualifying disabilities include vision loss, mobility limitations and memory/cognitive loss |
| Vehicle Sticker Discount and Yard Waste Discount |
65+ |
$30,000 or less for one individual $50,000 or less for two individuals |
If under 65 years old, the individual must be income eligible and disabled. |
Disabled as defined by receiving disability benefits from one of the following: Social Security Vets Admin Civil Services Railroad Retirement |
| Recreation Program Fee Assistance |
65+ |
$30,000 or less for one individual $50,000 or less for two individuals |
Some programs are not eligible for fee assistance, such as trips. | N/A |
Under 65 |
$20,036 or less for one individual $26,955 or less for two individuals $33,874 or less for three individuals |
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| Handyman Program |
65+ |
$42,100 or less for one individual $48,100 or less for two individuals $54,100 or less for three individuals |
If a senior has other individuals who are 18 or older (family or not), living in their home, the income of those individuals is considered in the gross household income. | N/A |
*Please note: regardless of income, any residents 80 years or older are qualified for subsidized taxicab program, vehicle sticker discount, yard waste sticker/cart discount and Recreation Division programs. To qualify for the Handyman program, all residents 65 years of age and older must provide proof of income.
Those who are age-eligible, but not income-eligible, will receive the benefit card that specifies they qualify only for the discount at participating Evanston businesses.
The new Evanston Benefit Card must be used to purchase coupons effective May 1, 2011.
For more information, please call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250 or levycenter@cityofevanston.org.