Illinois Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program Information – Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalClients/HCBS/Pages/DD.aspx

A waiver is a program that provides services that allow individuals to remain in their own home or live in a community setting. Illinois has nine HCBS waivers. Each waiver is designed for individuals with similar needs and offers a different set of services.