Policy Memo:FamilyCare Benefits for Adults with Income Greater than 133% of the Federal Poverty Level

Policy Memo: FamilyCare Benefits for Adults with Income Greater than 133% of the Federal Poverty Level

This Policy Memorandum was prepared by Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). HFS administers the Medical Assistance, All Kids, FamilyCare, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD), Veterans Care and Illinois Healthy Women programs. These programs provide medical benefits to families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities and other persons. This information is to be used by staff of HFS and the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) when determining eligibility and authorizing medical benefits.

Effective immediately, do not approve as new participants adults age 19 and older for FamilyCare benefits when monthly income is greater than 133% of the FPL. This change affects the following programs.