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SB3649Introduced in the Senate

DHFS-LIVE-IN CAREGIVER WAIVER

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Susan Rezin, District 38

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, in accordance with federal guidance issued by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall exempt from electronic visit verification requirements all live-in caregivers who provide Medicaid-funded personal care services or home health care services under the Illinois Title XIX State Plan or a waiver of the plan, including personal care services and home health care services provided under various home and community-based services waiver programs authorized under the Social Security Act. Defines "live-in caregiver". Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Referred to Assignments

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

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