Bill > HB4238

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid eligibility for supportive living dementia care settings for younger individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Specifically, starting January 1, 2027, individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia and have been determined to have a disability by the Social Security Administration will be eligible for services in a supportive living dementia care setting, provided they meet other existing eligibility requirements. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is required to apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement this expansion. A supportive living facility is defined as a setting that integrates housing with health, personal care, and support services, offering residents private living units while promoting independence and dignity. The bill is part of a broader effort to improve care options for individuals with dementia, ensuring that younger disabled individuals have access to specialized dementia care settings that can provide appropriate support and services.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4238&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104