Subject Index Elder Law

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Adult Protective Services Act. The definition of “abuse” was expanded with regard to disabled persons between the ages of 18 and 59 and all persons over the age of 60 who reside in domestic-living situations.

The Department on Aging adopted amendments to the Part titled Adult Protection and Advocacy Services, implementing Public Act 101-0496.

The Nursing Home Care Act has been amended to alter criminal background check requirements for transferring residents.

The Department of Human Services adopted amendments to the Part on Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled pursuant to federal regulations at 20 CFR 416.2096. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 113 (eff. Sept. 21, 2015).

Whereas before the Department of Human Services' Office of Inspector General would investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of adults, Public Act 98-0049 transferred that responsibility to the Illinois Department of Aging ("IDoA").

The Illinois Public Aid Code has been amended by specifying that effective June 1, 2015, payments will be authorized for bed reserves in nursing facilities and mental health facilities that are at least 90% occupied and have at least 80% of their occupants being Medicaid eligible.

The Department on Aging now mandates that all in-home service providers maintain electronic visit verification records to confirm the work of all home-care aids. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 240 (eff. Feb. 21, 2014).

The allowance for aged, blind, and disabled recipients of supplemental security income (SSI) recently increased from $519.90 to $531.90. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 113.

The Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act (the "Act") provides for the operation of assisted living and shared housing establishments based on a residential model intended to promote independence, autonomy, privacy and dignity of its residents, as well as greater family and community involvement. 210 ILCS 9/5.

The Department on Aging updated the Elder and Neglect Program. 89 Ill Adm Code 270. Some key new sections and amendments will be examined in this article, but the entire section should be consulted to see all updated rules.

The Illinois Department on Aging (the department) modified the state's community care program to add an emergency home response service (EHRS) as a core service under the program. 

The Department on Aging amended Title 89 Ill Adm Code 240, which regulates social services and governs the Illinois Community Care Program.

The Illinois General Assembly has amended the Illinois Act on Aging. 20 ILCS 105/4.02. Section 4.02 of the Act, titled "Community Care Program" has been changed by deleting language naming "home health services," "home nursing services," and "chore and housekeeping services," and adding subsections (k-6) through (k-8).