Bill > HB2489

This bill requires the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to file an amendment to the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (a Medicaid program that provides support services to people with developmental disabilities). Specifically, the bill mandates the removal of the current 5-hour-per-day billing limit for providers of community day services, which are programs that offer daytime activities, support, and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While removing the daily billing hour cap, the bill explicitly states that the monthly and yearly billing maximums for these service providers will remain unchanged. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving the department time to prepare and implement the waiver amendment. This modification aims to potentially increase flexibility and access to community day services for adults with developmental disabilities by allowing providers to bill for more hours of service per day.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2489&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104