IN 12/17/2025 COMMUNICATION:
- Updated Rates Effective January 1, 2026
- Draft IB Posted: Employment Requirements for CILA Providers
UPDATED RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026
Division of Developmental Disability (DDD) has received Federal CMS approval of 2026 Medicaid waiver amendments. Updated DDD rates are now available. The effective date for I/DD rates is January 1, 2026.
You can review the new proposed rates and the historical rate tables by clicking the link: DD Rate Tables
**Please note that ICF/DD rates are still pending Federal CMS approval of State Plan Amendments. 2026 rates have been updated in this table but cannot be implemented until final approval is granted.
Please email all questions regarding rates to DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov.
DRAFT INFORMATION BULLETIN POSTED - EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CILA PROVIDERS
When policy is being written, prior to being published, the Draft Information Bulletin (Draft IB) is shared for public comments and feedback. Review the current Draft IBs by visiting DDD Draft Information Bulletins and submit comments on open drafts to DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov.
Current Draft IB: Employment Requirements for CILA Providers
- This information bulletin provides clarification of timeframe to require a new fingerprint and/or background check prior to employment for a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) agency.
- Please submit comments by email to DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov (with the title of the IB in the subject line) by close of business January 02, 2026.
You can access Final Information bulletins here: DDD Final Information Bulletins
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