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ILLINOIS
BLast verified 2026-07-03
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN ILLINOIS
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
60 days from your Notice of Adverse Benefit Determination (MCO); department notice of action (FFS/waiver)
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Managed care: MCO internal appeal within 60 days of the Notice of Adverse Benefit Determination
- State Fair Hearing within 120 days of the Notice of Appeal Resolution (within 10 days to keep services); FFS/waiver: State Fair Hearing within 60 days of the notice
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
Family-to-Family Health Center
The Arc of Illinois Family-to-Family Health Information Center
Early Intervention (Part C)
Illinois Early Intervention Program (Child & Family Connections)
NOTABLE WAIVERS
Adults with Developmental Disabilities Waiver
SourceAdults 18+ with DD (CILA residential, day programs, home supports).
Waitlist: PUNS database selection — enroll in PUNS and update yearly; selections are need+date based.
Children's Residential Waiver
SourceChildren with DD needing out-of-home placement.
Waitlist: PUNS + crisis prioritization.
Persons with Disabilities Waiver (HSP)
SourceAdults with physical disabilities (Home Services Program).
Waitlist: No PUNS — apply directly through DRS Home Services.
Medically Fragile, Technology Dependent Children Waiver
SourceChildren needing hospital-level care at home.
Waitlist: Apply through UIC DSCC.
