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IL HB4421
Bill
Status
1/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Mussman
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AI Summary
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Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act to allow a recipient's spouse to serve as a provider of personal care or similar services under the Department of Human Services' Home Services Program, subject to federal approval.
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Maintains existing eligibility standards for home services, including a $10,000 asset limit and protected income level (no less than federal poverty standard, adjusted annually for inflation).
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Preserves existing provisions regarding personal assistant wage requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and cost-sharing based on recipient ability to pay.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
DHS-HOME SERVICES PROGRAM
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/11/2022