Choices for Care in Illinois: A program that helps families discover their options for long-term care

              You’ll find out about available
choices for long-term care, including
services that can be provided in your
own home.
Why is Choices for
Care important to me?
You and your family members may
not be aware of services available to
you in your home, and may think that
going to a nursing home is the only
choice. The consultation with a care
coordinator will provide you with
information about available and
appropriate services that will meet
your specific needs.
Can I still decide to
go to a nursing facility?
Yes, you can still go to a nursing
facility if that is the service you
choose. The consultation is designed
to give you more information about
your choices, but the final decision
about the services you will receive is
yours to make.
What about
the cost?
Choices for Care provides a free
consultation to assist you and your
family members in learning about
your options for care. Costs for
actual services will vary. Depending
upon your income and assets, you
may be eligible for state or federal
assistance to pay for your services.
Whom do I call?
To learn more about Choices for
Care, call the Illinois Department
on Aging Senior HelpLine:
1-800-252-8966
1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
If you have questions
about Medicaid, please
call the Illinois Department
of Human Services Help
Line: 1-800-843-6154
1-800-447-6404 (TTY)
State of Illinois
Pat Quinn, Governor
Illinois Department on Aging
Charles D. Johnson, Director
A program that helps families
discover their options for
long-term care
Choices for Care in Illinois
Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois
IOCI 0248-10 (Rev. 9/09 - 4M, 10/08, 4/08, 3/07, 10/06)
State of Illinois
Department on Aging
421 East Capitol Ave., #100
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1789
Senior HelpLine:
1-800-252-8966, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
Download this brochure at www.state.il.us/aging
in the “News and Publications” section
The Illinois Department on Aging does not discriminate in admission to programs
or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with
appropriate State and Federal statutes. If you feel you have been discriminated
against, call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY).
In-Home Service
Community Support
Adult Day Service
Home-Delivered Meals
Caregiver Support
Emergency Home
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