MR #11.24: Illinois Cares Rx

Summary:

Illinois Cares Rx (formerly known as SeniorCare) helps low-income seniors and persons with disabilities pay for prescriptions. The program is administered jointly by the Department on Aging (DoA) and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).

Effective 09/01/11, the scope of Illinois Cares Rx will be reduced. This manual release updates the benefits and eligibility requirements of the program. Changes include:

new income standards, resulting in fewer eligible individuals;
higher copay amounts for prescriptions;
elimination of the $25 monthly rebate for enrollees with other prescription coverage; and
submission of applications to Department on Aging (not Department of Revenue) which will determine eligibility and authorize benefits.