WAG 07-02-20: Transfers of Resources and Income (NH, SLF, and DoA HCBS Waiver Services)

PM 07-02-20

For Long Term Care applications, persons who apply for Department of Aging (DoA) services, intend to enter a nursing home (NH) or supportive living programs (SLP) are asked questions about transfers of resources and income, but only apply transfer policy to those who actually go into a facility or receive Department of Aging waiver services. Note any transfers that may be subject to a penalty period.


Refer Long Term Care cases with transfers that are unexplained or questionable and totaling over $25,000 during the lookback period to Long Term Care Asset Discovery Investigation (LTC-ADI) Unit Deleted Infousing the HFS 3654A Referral Form. FCRCs will review reported transfers totaling $25,000 or less.


LTC ADI Referral Completion

  • Complete the OIG referral section on the living arrangement page. See wizard Record Living Arrangements for more information. A screenshot of the Living Arrangement Details page is provided below.

A screenshot highlighting the OIG referral fields on the living arrangment page in IES



  • Send completed Form 3654A to LTC-ADI Unit by email to HFS.OIG.LTC-ADI@illinois.gov
    • Include the type of referral and the case action (REDE, intake, reopen) in the subject line. Example below.
      • Subject Line: LTC referral -Trust found at REDE.