IL HB3475

Creates the Certified Family Health Aide Program for Children and Adults Act, establishing a new certification for family caregivers age 18 or older to provide in-home nursing services to medically fragile and technology-dependent family members

Certified family health aides may perform medication administration, tracheostomy care, enteral care and therapy, and certified nursing assistant tasks for family members receiving Medicaid in-home shift nursing services under EPSDT or Section 1915(c) waivers

Eligible caregivers include spouses, parents, siblings, grandparents, in-laws, legal guardians, and persons designated by legally responsible caregivers who complete required training from hospitals, children's community-based health care centers, or home nursing agencies

Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for federal Home and Community-Based Services State Plan and waiver amendments by January 1, 2026 to enable Medicaid reimbursement for certified family health aides

Amends the Nurse Practice Act to exempt certified family health aides from nursing licensure requirements when providing care to eligible family members, and requires hospitals and home nursing agencies to provide training and maintain records for these caregivers