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Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance-AAHAA

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AAHAA has one goal... and that is to improve the accessibility of healthcare for our community.

10/29/2026

Did you know AAHAA can sign you up for the Illinois Benefit Access Program? It's an easy phone call that can save you money.

The Benefit Access Program offers two benefits for seniors and persons with disabilities.
- $10 license plates
- Ride Free Transit Benefits

The income limits to qualify for the ride-free transit benefit are:
- $33,562 for a household of one,
- $44,533 for a household of two, and
- $55,500 for a household of three.

To apply, please call AAHAA at
(847) 395-2809 X2.

10/06/2026

MEDICARE HELP & REAL ANSWERS

Medicare's annual Open Enrollment Period will run from October 15 through December 7. Any changes you make during this window will take effect on January 1 of 2027. This is the time each year when you can make changes to your coverage.

AAHAA is your local SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) office and provides free, unbiased counseling to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate the annual Open Enrollment Period.

• SHIP counselors do not sell insurance, work for insurance companies, or earn commissions. They provide objective side-by-side comparisons of plans.
• They help you evaluate and compare Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, Prescription Drug (Part D) plans, and Original Medicare options.
• They screen for financial assistance programs like Extra Help (for prescription drugs) and Medicare Savings Programs.
• All consultations are confidential and provided free of charge.

Call AAHAA at (847) 395-2809 X2.

09/28/2026

YOU ASKED FOR AN EVENING SUPPORT GROUP MEETING & WE'VE DELIVERED !

Caregivers, you are not alone!
AAHAA and Right at Home bring our community an in-person Caregiver Support Group. This support group offers education, emotional support, resource sharing, and reduced isolation.

Our next meeting -
Thursday, October 8, 2026
5pm to 7pm
Antioch Public Library
757 N Main Street, Antioch, IL.

Come join us and see what the fuss is all about!

100% FREE.
To register, please call AAHAA -
847-395-2809 X2.

09/22/2026

SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH

The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It's found just below the bladder. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It is usually found early, often grows slowly, and most people with prostate cancer are cured.

Prostate cancer screening tests look for prostate cancer in men who don't have any symptoms of the disease. These screening tests typically include a prostate-specific antigen blood test and a digital re**al exam.

Early-stage prostate cancer signs and symptoms can include:
* Blood in the urine,
* Blood in the semen.
* Needing to urinate more often.
* Trouble starting your urine flow.
* Waking up to urinate more often at night.

Signs and symptoms of advanced prostate cancer can include:
* Accidental leaking of urine.
* Back pain.
* Bone pain.
* Erectile dysfunction.
* Feeling very tired.
* Losing weight without trying.
* Weakness in the arms or legs.

Prostate cancer diagnosis often starts with an exam and a blood test. A healthcare professional might do these tests as part of prostate cancer screening. Or you might have these tests if you have prostate cancer symptoms. If these first tests detect something concerning, imaging tests of the prostate are completed to look for signs of cancer. To be sure whether you have prostate cancer or not, a sample of prostate cells might be removed for testing.

Prostate cancer is staged from 1 to 4.
A lower number means the cancer is small and only in the prostate. A lower number stage typically means the cancer is very likely to be cured. If the cancer grows larger or spreads, the number goes up. Your healthcare team uses your stage and the results of your tests to decide on your treatment plan.

Prostate cancer treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and medicines. Medicines for prostate cancer include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Sometimes other treatments are used to treat prostate cancer. These might include having ablation therapy with heat or cold to damage the cancer cells and receiving medicine that gives radiation directly to the cancer cells.

Make a prompt appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional if you have any symptoms that worry you. Make an appointment if you experience persistent changes in urination or pelvic discomfort.

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If you have further questions or concerns, please call one of AAHAA's registered nurses at -
(847) 395-2809 X2

09/14/2026

AAHAA is your local trusted SHIP office for all questions about Medicare.

We are available for free assistance during this upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment October 15 through December 7.

We also will be holding Q&A sessions for the general public.
Our next one is on:
September 18th - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Lake Villa Library
140 N Munn Rd, Lindenhurst, Illinois

Please call AAHAA for any further questions or concerns.
(847) 395-2809 X2

09/03/2026

In 2026, the State of Illinois created a new program called FRESH – Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger. FRESH will provide one-time emergency cash support of $400 to people who lose their SNAP, or have their SNAP benefits reduced, specifically because of the SNAP work requirements.

SNAP participants between the ages of 18 and 64 who do not qualify for an exemption must work or volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per month or participate in certain training or education to receive SNAP benefits.

There is no application process for the FRESH program. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) maintains records of eligible individuals and will contact those individuals directly.

If you lost SNAP or experienced a reduction in benefits, you have the right to re-apply or appeal the decision. Appeals can help you recover any benefits you missed.

For people who had benefits impacted in August or later, payments will be provided in the same month the loss or reduction of SNAP occurred.

Call AAHAA for more information or help reapplying if you lost your benefits.
(847) 395-2809 X2

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09/03/2026

🎉 AAHAA HARVEST FOR HEALTH IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing response from our community. Harvest for Health 2026 has reached capacity! 🍂

While tickets are no longer available, you can still be part of the impact. 💙

Visit our AAHAA Harvest for Health event site and click “Support Our Cause” to make a donation to AAHAA: https://onecau.se/_mv72h1

Your support helps us continue providing vital services to neighbors in our community.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, guests, donors and supporters for helping make this event possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on October 10!

AAHAA – Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance
Improving health, one neighbor at a time.

08/28/2026

SNAP RULES HAVE CHANGED
The federal government passed a new law that makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The changes could affect your SNAP eligibility and/or require you to take extra steps to receive SNAP benefits.

WORK REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Many people between the ages of 18 and 64 who do not have dependents under the age of 14 will be required to work or volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per month to keep SNAP benefits.

To meet this requirement, a person must work (paid or unpaid), participate in SNAP Employment & Training Programs, volunteer or do community service, or any combination of the above. And you must report these hours to the Illinois Department of Human Services.

You can report that you are meeting your work requirements to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) online through the Manage My Case portal
Log in and select Manage My Case.

EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SNAP WORK REQUIREMENT
* age 17 and younger.
* age 65 and older.
* experiencing a physical and/or mental condition that limits their ability to work or work the required number of hours.
* experiencing chronic homelessness.
* pregnant at any stage of pregnancy.
* living in a SNAP household with a child age 13 or younger.
* Alaskan Natives, American Indians, American Urban Indians, and California Indians as defined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA).
* residing in a waived county or area.
* receiving discretionary exemption from the Family & Community Services (FCS) Central Office staff.
* exempt from the SNAP Work Provisions, except those who are exempt due age.

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Report any changes in your income or changes to your household to the Illinois Department of Human Services. You can do this online or call the IDHS Line at 1-800-843-6154 or visit your local IDHS office.

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Any questions, please call AAHAA
at (847) 395-2809 X2

08/28/2026

🍂 Join AAHAA at Harvest for Health! 🍂

Enjoy an evening featuring an Oktoberfest buffet dinner, live music, raffles, a silent auction, and plenty of fun! 🥨🍺

All while supporting AAHAA and the work we do in our community. 🧡

08/11/2026

Caregivers, you are not alone!

AAHAA and Right at Home bring our community an in-person Caregiver Support Group. This support group offers education, emotional support, resource sharing, and reduced isolation.

Our next meeting -
Monday, August 24, 2026
11am to 1pm
Antioch Public Library
757 N Main Street, Antioch, IL.

Dementia Friendly Training
Presented by Right at Home

Caregiver Stress
Presented by Sara LCSW
from Dignified Aging Support

100% FREE.
To register, please call AAHAA -
847-395-2809 X2.

Address

817 Holbek Drive
Antioch, IL
60002

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18473952809

Website

http://www.aahaa4health.org/

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