Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Representative Boland Announces Availability of Circuit Breaker Applications & Assistance
MOLINE - State Representative Mike Boland (D-East Moline) announced today that his district office staff will be available, beginning Monday February 5, 2007, to offer assistance for individuals wanting to file applications for the Illinois Circuit Breaker program. Circuit Breaker is a state program which provides a variety of assistance to lower income disabled and senior citizens.
“I want to encourage anyone who is over 65 or disabled to contact my office for further information and assistance in signing up to qualify for this program,” Representative Boland stated. “The Illinois Circuit Breaker program provides some very important benefits for senior citizens and the disabled,” he continued. “Everyone who qualifies for the Circuit Breaker is entitled to a discount on the price of license plates for one vehicle, and they can also qualify for a property tax rebate, as well as pharmaceutical assistance,” Boland said.
“It’s important that folks remember to sign up for this program every year, so that there are no delays or problems with getting their benefits,” Boland continued. “Starting in February, my office staff will be available to assist seniors and disabled individuals with filing their circuit breaker online from my office,” he added. “By filing online through my office, people can expect to have their applications processed more quickly, and when they are finished my staff will provide a receipt showing that the application has been filed and accepted in Springfield,” Boland concluded.
In order to qualify for the Circuit Breaker individuals must be disable or over the age of 65, and meet certain income guidelines that depend on the size of the household. For more information or to see if you qualify, Representative Boland’s office can be reached by phone at: 309/736-3360 or via e-mail by writing ILRepMikeBoland@aol.com . Boland’s district office is located at 4416 River Drive in Moline.
“I want to encourage anyone who is over 65 or disabled to contact my office for further information and assistance in signing up to qualify for this program,” Representative Boland stated. “The Illinois Circuit Breaker program provides some very important benefits for senior citizens and the disabled,” he continued. “Everyone who qualifies for the Circuit Breaker is entitled to a discount on the price of license plates for one vehicle, and they can also qualify for a property tax rebate, as well as pharmaceutical assistance,” Boland said.
“It’s important that folks remember to sign up for this program every year, so that there are no delays or problems with getting their benefits,” Boland continued. “Starting in February, my office staff will be available to assist seniors and disabled individuals with filing their circuit breaker online from my office,” he added. “By filing online through my office, people can expect to have their applications processed more quickly, and when they are finished my staff will provide a receipt showing that the application has been filed and accepted in Springfield,” Boland concluded.
In order to qualify for the Circuit Breaker individuals must be disable or over the age of 65, and meet certain income guidelines that depend on the size of the household. For more information or to see if you qualify, Representative Boland’s office can be reached by phone at: 309/736-3360 or via e-mail by writing ILRepMikeBoland@aol.com . Boland’s district office is located at 4416 River Drive in Moline.
