The Department on Aging amended the Community Care Program to implement the 1915(c) Medicaid Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver amendment. The amendment updates the definition of emergency home response services (EHRS) to include two-way voice communication devices that operate as a 24-hour emergency communication link.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. The Act now provides that the governor must establish an Assisted Living and Shared Housing Advisory Board that shall consist of several nonpaid members, including a director who will serve as chair, and a director of aging, who will serve as vice chair.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Act on Aging, adding training requirements for department employees and contractors who serve individuals participating in the Community Care Program.

The Department on Aging adopted amendments to the Adult Protection and Advocacy Services (89 IAC 270; 43 Ill. Reg. 939 (effective April 30, 2019)). The amendments implemented Pub. Act 100-641 and replaced Emergency Rule 43 Ill. Reg. 787, which had gone into effect on Jan. 1, 2019.