MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Exemption of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Live-In Caregivers in the Department of Human Services – Division of Developmental Disabilities (DHS-DDD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 10, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Illinois has reversed its decision and will now exempt live-in caregivers from Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements for Medicaid-funded Home and Community-Based Services in developmental disability waiver programs. This affects billing for personal care services and home health services provided by live-in caregivers.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams serving DHS-DDD HCBS waiver patients should sign up for DHS-DDD's listserv communication at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=17&item=110637&surveyid=1458 to receive updates on EVV exemption criteria and qualification requirements. Monitor for future guidance on which live-in caregivers qualify for EVV exemption to ensure proper billing compliance.