Community Care Program
CSFA Number: 402-04-1452
Agency Name
Department On Aging (402)
Agency Identification
001-40204-4900-0000 & 644-40204-4900-0000
Agency Contact
Sandra Pastore
217-785-3361
Sandra.pastore@illiniois.gov
Short Description
The Illinois Department on Aging’s Community Care Program helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 81-202
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Established in 1979 by Public Act 81-202. The Community Care Program is one of the 1915(c) waivers for home and community-based services under the Medicaid Program
Objective
Aimed at assisting seniors to maintain their independence and providing cost effective alternatives to nursing home placement.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
N/A
Eligible Applicants
Individuals;
Applicant Eligibility
People who... Are 60 years old or older; Are either U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens within the specific categories; Are residents of Illinois; Have non-exempt assets of $17,500 or less (Your home, car, or personal furnishings are classified as exempt assets.); and Have an assessed need for long term care (to be at risk for nursing facility placement as measured by the Determination of Need (DON) assessment).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Non Competitive
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Determination of Need (DON) assessment)
Preapplication Coordination
Non Competitive
Application Procedures
Meet all current eligibility requirements
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Non Competitive
Award Procedures
Community Care Program helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services
Deadlines
Non Competitive
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Non Competitive
Appeals
See Appeal Process
Renewals
Every 3 years
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
N/A
Reports
Annually
Audits
All contracted providers are audited once at 6 months and again once in their contract period. Providers may be audits more frequently should corrective action be required or policy violations occur.
Records
See retention policy.
Account Identification
001-40204-4900-0000 644-40204-4900-0000
Obligations
PY 916,688,400.00 CY 984,288,400.00 BY 1,058,381,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range $2,235-$232,087,216 Average: $5,531,298.70
Program Accomplishments
Aimed at assisting seniors to maintain their independence and providing cost effective alternatives to nursing home placement. Services include comprehensive care coordination, adult day services, in-home service, emergency home response services, and automated medication dispenser service.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The Community Care Program is one of the 1915(c) waivers for home and community-based services under the Medicaid Program.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
These services and resources are coordinated on a community level by local organizations and programs that are part of our aging network.
Headquarters Office
Illinois Department on Aging One Natural Resources Way Suite 100 Springfield Il 62702
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/programs/ccp/Pages/default.aspx
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
7/1/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $1,007,397,716
FY 2018 : $868,873,000
FY 2019 : $801,000,000
FY 2020 : $866,500,000
FY 2021 : $925,200,000
FY 2022 : $972,671,900
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
INH2301008, INH2302010, INH2303004, INH2304005, INH2305006, INH2306004, INH2307008, INH2308002...HAH HOLDINGS LLC07/01/202406/30/2025326,687,046
INH2201004, 2202009, 2203005, 2204003, 2205001, 2206001, 2207001, 2208005, 2209003, 2210003, 2211006ADDUS HEALTHCARE INC07/01/202406/30/2025241,221,565
INH2001002, INH2202020, INH2212044, INH2213030MEDICAL GEAR LLC07/01/202406/30/202551,564,643
INH2202019 INH2213027 INH2312001 INH2401067U & F SONS INC07/01/202406/30/202545,960,960
INH2302030, INH2312005, INH2313002GAREDA LLC07/01/202406/30/202534,507,071