Complete the following for everyone in the household. Include people who live with you who are not requesting assistance.Use the Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) to apply for SNAP, cash or medical assistance - online, anytime. You can use ABE to apply on-line for healthcare, SNAP, cash assistance and the Medicare Savings programs with the State of Illinois. Use this same application to apply for TANF (sometimes called Cash Assistance), SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Medicaid, and other benefits programs. Our library of temporary assistance for needy families (tanf) Easy Forms and blank forms can help you resolve your legal problems.