Illinois Medicaid Launches PACE To Expand Choices In Long-Term Care For Older Adult Dual Eligibles

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker along with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) launched the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for adults age 55 and older who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid and need nursing home-level care. PACE provides holistic care planning, long term supports, therapies, medications, mental health care, and hospital care. The program expands options for community-based care and serves as an alternative to traditional nursing facility care, allowing eligible seniors to continue living safely at home.

PACE combines all the services covered by Medicare and Medicaid and adds an . . .