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What is the Community Care Program?

Established in 1979 through Public Act 81-202, the Community Care Program (CCP) was created to help older adults remain in their homes and communities, delaying or preventing unnecessary institutionalization. Administered by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), CCP is nationally recognized as a model for in-home and community-based care for at-risk seniors.

CCP operates as one of Illinois’ 1915(c) Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. Core services offered through CCP include:

  • In-Home Services: Support with household tasks, personal care, and activities of daily living.

  • Adult Day Services: Supervised care in adult day centers, including health monitoring, medication oversight, personal care, and therapeutic/recreational activities.

  • Emergency Home Response Services (EHRS): A 24/7 emergency communication system connecting participants to immediate help when needed due to mobility or health concerns.

  • Automated Medication Dispenser Services: A programmable device that provides visual, auditory, or voice reminders to support medication adherence for non-liquid oral prescriptions.

In Fiscal Year 2024, CCP served approximately 75,875 older adults, with an additional 57,351 seniors receiving comparable services through Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).

Funding for CCP is supported by the State’s General Revenue Fund (GRF), the State Commitment to Human Services Fund, and federal Medicaid dollars through the Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver. The program generates significant cost savings - each month a Medicaid-eligible individual receives CCP services rather than entering a long-term care facility, the State saves approximately $2,400.

How to Access Services?

Community Care Program services are coordinated on a community level by local organizations called Care Coordination Units (CCUs) that are part of the Illinois Aging Network. To find your local CCU, use the Illinois Department on Aging's map tool.



Who is Eligible?

  • 60 years old or older;
  • Either U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens within the specific categories;
  • Residents of Illinois;
  • Have non-exempt assets of $17,500 or less (Your home, car, or personal furnishings are classified as exempt assets.); and
  • Have an assessed need for long-term care (to be at risk for nursing facility placement as measured by the Determination of Need (DON) assessment).
  • Apply for and, if eligible, enroll in Medicaid 

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