Illinois HCBS waiver for persons who are elderly

Illinois' Persons who are Elderly waiver helps eligible older adults remain in a home or community setting instead of an institution or long-term care facility.

Illinois · Effective · Implementation Jan 1, 2026

What it is

What changed: Illinois HFS lists the Persons who are Elderly waiver as one of the state's HCBS waivers, designed to help eligible people remain at home or in community settings instead of institutional care.
Why it matters: This is a concrete home-care pathway for caregivers comparing in-home service, adult day service, emergency response, and nursing-facility alternatives.
Who it touches: Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving careolder adults, family caregivers, Medicaid members, people at risk of nursing facility placement, home-care providers
Topics: Home and community services

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Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.