Available Waiver Programs

What is an HCBS Waiver?A waiver is a program that provides services that allow individuals to remain in their own homes or live in a community setting, instead of in an institution. Illinois has nine HCBS waivers. Each waiver is designed for individuals with similar needs and offers a different set of services.
Who is eligible for a HCBS Waiver?

1.  Individuals must be U.S. citizens or legal aliens and residents of the state of Illinois;
2.  Individuals must meet Medicaid financial eligibility criteria as specified in each waiver;
   
3.  Individuals must require an institutional level of care as specified in each waiver;
   
4.  Individuals' service needs must be able to be provided in the waiver at a cost equal to or less than  the cost for institutional care; and
   
5.  Individuals must meet any other requirements, such as age or diagnosis requirements, specific to  the waiver program.
   

Current HCBS WaiversThe State currently operates the nine HCBS Waiver Programs listed on the following website: https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/medicalclients/hcbs/pages/default.aspx