The Path to Transformation: Illinois Medicaid 1115 Waiver Proposal
On June 4, 2014, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) submitted the state’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). HFS is calling this the "Path to Transformation." Illinois Medicaid is proposing to change how it provides long-term services and supports by replacing its fragmented system of nine long-term services and supports (LTSS) waivers with a comprehensive waiver . . .