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Illinois Healthcare Transformation 1115 Waiver
The HFS Healthcare Transformation Waiver is a comprehensive approach to improve overall health by addressing root causes of health disparities. Offering the Illinois Medicaid program more flexibility, this federal 1115 waiver provides coverage for health-related social needs. It is a cornerstone of the state's vision to increase access to more equitable healthcare. Through the waiver, HFS is engaging with stakeholders, customers and sister agencies to lead the way in building more effective and people-centric healthcare.
Waiver Approval Announcement
Gov. Pritzker Announces Federal Approval of 1115 Waiver, Expanded Medicaid Coverage
From the announcement:
“This is a transformational moment for our state, enabling us to continue to fulfill our vision to increase access to more equitable healthcare,” said HFS Director Elizabeth Whitehorn. “By covering health related social needs services under Medicaid just like we cover traditional healthcare, we hope to improve overall health for some of the most vulnerable populations in our state.”