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Medicaid for Home Care in Illinois

Medicaid Certified Home Care Agency in Illinois

A caregiver agency must comply with certain regulations to claim Medicaid in Illinois. Proper certification, along with a license is a must for an agency that is delivering homecare services. The details of regulations are available with the state’s Department of Human Services or Bureau of Licensing and Certification

Governing Body: Illinois Medicaid

Overview:

Medicaid in Illinois is known as Medical Assistance Program and is funded by the state and federal governments to provide health coverage to low-income individuals making up to 142% of FPL for children, 208% for pregnant women and 133% for adults.

Medicaid Programs:

  • Waiver for Supportive Living Facilities
  • HCBS Waiver for the Elderly
  • Illinois Community Care (CC)
  • Health Choice Illinois
  • Illinois Medicaid-Medicare Alignment Initiative (MMAI)
  • Family Care
  • Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)

Income Requirements:

  • Adults with income from $13,663 to $57,022 per year for a family of eight
  • For parents, income from $289 to $741 per month

Application Process:

The application process for accessing Medicaid in Illinois is not complex, and anyone can apply for the available Medicaid programs through the state’s health insurance exchange, GetCoveredIllinois.

Medicaid with CareSmartz360

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  • Built-In feature to submit claims electronically.
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