MR #08.12: HCBS In-Home Support and Residential Waivers for Children w/Developmental Disabilities

MR #08.12: HCBS In-Home Support and Residential Waivers for Children w/Developmental Disabilities

Summary

  • Effective July 1, 2007, two new Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs were implemented which provides in-home support and residential services to children and young adults, age 3 through 21, with developmental disabilities. 
  • Application for the waiver programs are made through the Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
  • Verification of parental income for children under 18 is required.
  • The title of PM/WAG 06-11-00 is revised to "Alternative Care Services."
  • For more information on waiver services, go to www.hfs.illinois.gov/hcbswaivers.