Illinois Association of Community Care Program Homecare Providers (IACCPHP) FAQ's and Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What are the basic eligibility requirements?
  Age 60 or older
  US citizen and resident of Illinois
  Non-exempt assets of $10,000 or less
  (non-exempt assets do not include home, car or personal furnishings)
  Assessed physical need (29 or more points on the Determination of Need form)
  Completion of Medicaid application
  
  
• How do I arrange for an assessment of need?
  Call Illinois' Senior Help Line at 800-252-8966.
  
  
• Is income a criterion for eligibility?
  No, but income is reviewed for each client to determine the client's ability to contribute to the cost of care or co-pay.
  
  
• What quality assurances do I have regarding services?
  By program rule all homecare assistants must have pre-service and in-service training and pass a criminal background clearance. In-home workers are monitored and evaluations at least annually. In-home visits and client satisfaction are also conducted annually. Association members also endorse IACCPHP's Agency Standards as a guide for assuring quality service delivery
  

Aging Network and Links

Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging www.state.il.us/aging/aaas.htm
Michael O'Donnell
1003 Maple Hill Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Ph: 309-829-2065, Fax: 309-829-6021

State of Illinois www.state.il.us
Governor George Ryan
207 Statehouse
Springfield, IL 62706
Ph: 217-782-6830, email: Governor@state.il.us

Elder Abuse www.state.il.us/aging/eldergts.htm

Illinois Comptroller's Office www.comptroller.state.il.us

Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm

Illinois Coalition on Aging
Gail Poundstone, President
Decatur-Macon County Senior Centers
Ph: 217-429-1239, Fax: 217-429-0176

Adult Day Services Association
Kelly Schleich, President
Brightside Adult Day Care Longwood
1055 E State Street
Rockford, IL 61104-2140
Ph: 815-964-2433, Fax: 815-963-1627

Alzheimer's Association of Illinois www.alzi.org
Jim Zakovec
1209 Hillcrest Field Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Ph: 888-274-8574, Fax: 888-274-6994

AARP
Illinois Council of Case Coordination Units
Meals on Wheels
Senior Centers
National Association for Home Care
Illinois Home Health Council
Life Services Network