Illinois Medicaid waivers
Illinois runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 3 have a state-published waiting list.
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Illinois waiver programs
Illinois runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 3 have a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with Developmental Disabilities WaiverIL.0350Services: adult day service, community day services, residential habilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, self-direction assistance, 24-hour stabilization services… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or intellectual disabilities ages 18 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | 17,648as of Apr 10, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Persons with Brain Injury WaiverIL.0329Services: adult day service, day habilitation, homemaker, independent provider, prevocational services, respite, supported employment, home health aide… | 1915(c) | Individuals with brain injury ages 0 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Residential Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental DisabilitiesIL.0473Services: child group home, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, behavior intervention and treatment | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or intellectual disabilities ages 3-21 years who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Support Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental DisabilitiesIL.0464Services: adaptive equipment, assistive technology, behavior intervention and treatment, self-direction assistance, home accessibility modifications, personal support, temporary assistance, training and counseling services for unpaid caregivers… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 3-21 years who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Persons who are Elderly WaiverIL.0143Services: adult day service, in-home service, automated medication dispenser, emergency home response | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 60-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Sep 30, 2031 |
| Persons with HIV or AIDSIL.0202Services: adult day service, homemaker, independent provider, respite, home health aide, intermittent nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy… | 1915(c) | Individuals with HIV/AIDS ages 0 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Sep 30, 2028 |
| Medically Fragile, Technology Dependent WaiverIL.0278Services: respite, adaptive equipment, assessment by occupational or physical therapist, assistive technology, certified nursing assistant, environmental accessibility adaptations, family training, home accessibility modifications… | 1915(c) | Individuals who are medically fragile or who are technology dependent ages 0 or older who meet a hospital or nursing facility level of care | — | Aug 31, 2027 |
| Persons with Disabilities WaiverIL.0142Services: adult day service, homemaker, individual provider, respite, home health aide, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy… | 1915(c) | Individuals with physical disabilities ages 0-59 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Supportive Living Program WaiverIL.0326Services: assisted living | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 22-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Sep 30, 2027 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Illinois have?
Illinois runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 3 have a state-published waiting list. They are: Adults with Developmental Disabilities Waiver; Persons with Brain Injury Waiver; Residential Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Support Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Persons who are Elderly Waiver; Persons with HIV or AIDS; Medically Fragile, Technology Dependent Waiver; Persons with Disabilities Waiver; Supportive Living Program Waiver.