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The Illinois Department on Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities. As the population ages, services and programs for older people must evolve as well because longevity means more when quality of life is enhanced. To best serve older adults, we must also serve their families and teach younger people about the realities of aging, so many of our programs have an intergenerational emphasis. Working with Area Agencies on Aging, community-based service providers and older people themselves, the Illinois Department on Aging strives to improve quality of life for current and future generations of older Illinoisans.
 View the Illinois Department on Aging Fiscal Year 2009 Introduced Budget Network Briefing, February 20, 2008 (269 KB PDF)
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Flood Reports
Illinois is experiencing widespread flooding. The Governor has declared 24 counties as state disaster areas. For up-to-date information related to flood disaster relief efforts, please visit the Ready Illinois Web site.
2008 NAPSA Conference
Register Now! This year's NAPSA Conference is held in collaboration with the Illinois Department on Aging's Elder Rights Conference in Chicago on August 26 – 29, 2008. To register or for more information, visit the NAPSA Web site.
Seniors warned about IRS Economic Stimulus Scam.
The Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is warning seniors about an apparent attempts to confuse and con seniors who are still waiting economic stimulus checks. The scam is to get people to reveal their personal and financial information, such as Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers, which the scammers can use to commit identity theft. For more information, view the press release.
 Keep Cool Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich has initiated this annual campaign to help all Illinoisans – especially the elderly, families with small children and other vulnerable residents – stay cool, healthy and safe this summer. For more information, visit the Keep Cool Illinois Web site.
Be Ready for the Digital TV Transition
On February 17, 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the U.S. will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. A digital-to-analog converter box will allow you to continue using your existing analog TV to watch over-the-air digital broadcast. For more information, visit the DTV.gov Web site.
Seniors Ride Free!
Now, all seniors can ride mass transit for free in Illinois. For information on how it works in your area, visit the Seniors Ride Free Web site or contact the Department on Aging Senior HelpLine.
Emergency Home Response Service Certification
The Illinois Department on Aging is soliciting applications for certification in the provision of Emergency Home Response Service (EHRS), a 24-hour emergency communication link to assistance outside the client’s home for clients based on health and safety needs and mobility limitations. For more information, visit the Procurement Opportunities page.
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- Emergency amendments have been filed that affect Sections 240.1970, 240.2020, 240.2023, 240.2030, 240.2040, and 240.2050
of the rules governing the Community Care Program in Title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code, effective July 1, 2008, for a maximum of 150 days. These amendments are necessary to create the administrative structure for future implementation of new rates for homecare aide services as authorized by Public Act 95-0713.
(Note: Although these rates are intended to take effect on July 1, 2008, the Department will not be able to make any payments until the full program appropriation and budget for the Department becomes final for State Fiscal Year 2009.) The text of the emergency amendments (as well as a notice of proposed rulemaking to codify this new language as a permanent part of departmental regulations) is expected to appear in the Illinois Register on July 18, 2008. Once the official citation is available, a link will be added to it at www.ilga.gov.
- An amendment has been adopted in Section 240.1800 of the rule regarding the Community Care Program Advisory Committee in Part 240 of Title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code, effective May 5, 2008. The notice of adoption for this rulemaking project will be published in the Illinois Register on page 7588 of Issue 20 (PDF) in Volume 32 on May 16, 2008. Updates have already been added in the electronic version of the Illinois Administrative Code at www.ilga.gov.
- NOTICE – Proposed amendments have been filed with the Secretary of State Index Department to implement various enhancements for the Community Care Program as required by Public Act 95-298 and Public Act 95-565, which will affect Sections 240.210, 240.728, 240.729, 240.730, 240.1505, 240.1510, 240.1520, 240.1525, 240.1530, 240.1535, 240.1550, 240.1555, 240.1560, 240.1600, 240.1605, 240.1615, 240.1620, 240.1625, 240.1630, 240.1635, 240.1640, 240.1645, 240.865, 240.920, and 240.950 in Part 240 of Title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. It will appear in the Illinois Register on Page 7445 of Issue 20 (PDF) in Volume 32 on May 16, 2008.
- Proposed amendments have been filed with the Secretary of State Index Department to update Sections 240.865, 240.920, and 240.950, which relate to the Community Care Program in Part 240 of Title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. This rulemaking project implements Public Act 95-0565 (effective June 1, 2008) (clarifying eligibility requirement for new applicants seeking in-home and community-based services to make a good faith effort standard to enroll in the Medical Programs under Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code). It will appear in the Illinois Register on page 16599 of Issue 51 (PDF) in Volume 31 on December 21, 2007.
Interested persons may submit written comments on the above rulemaking projects within 45 days after the date of publication of the notices.
NOTE: Illinois Rules are located on the Illinois General Assembly Web site under "Rules and Regulations: Administrative Rules."
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News:
07/ 01 /08 – Gov. Blagojevich launches "Break the Silence" Campaign to increase awareness about Elder Abuse. Proclaims July Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois
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06/ 12 /08 – Blagojevich Administration officials launch 2008 Keep Cool Illinois Campaign to help families stay cool, safe, and healthy this summer. $10 million available this summer for energy assistance program State agencies, and the National Weather Service work together to prevent heat-related health problems, and reduce utility bills
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06/ 11 /08 – Department on Aging Announces National Employ the Older Worker Week. Outstanding workers and employers recognized at luncheon later this year
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06/ 04 /08 – Seniors warned about IRS Economic Stimulus Scam
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- You can contact the Department's toll–free Senior HelpLine for free publications and additional information about aging services in Illinois.
- To report elder abuse, call the 24-hour, toll–free Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-800-1409, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY).
- You may obtain information about services for senior citizens anywhere across the United States by contacting the Administration on Aging's Eldercare Locator Program homepage or calling toll free at 1-800-677-1116 (Voice & TTY).
- For information on how to improve site accessibility and readability, view the Illinois Web Technology Standards.
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