(305 ILCS 90/2-10)

Sec. 2-10. Definition. As used in this Act, "certified family health aide" means a person who:

(1) is 18 years of age or older;

(2) has the following relationship with the family member receiving or who is eligible to receive the services enumerated in this Section:

(i) spouse;

(ii) sibling or stepsibling;

(iii) parent, stepparent, or adoptive parent;

(iv) grandparent;

(v) mother-in-law or father-in-law;

(vi) brother-in-law or sister-in-law;

(vii) legal guardian; or

(viii) caregiver designated by the legally responsible caregiver as documented in the Medical Plan of Care;

(3) is a legally responsible caregiver, or has been designated by a legally responsible caregiver, for a person who receives or is eligible to receive:

(i) in-home shift nursing services under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment requirement of Medicaid under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(r); or

(ii) in-home shift nursing through the home and community-based services waiver program authorized under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act for persons who are medically fragile and technology dependent; and

(4) is certified pursuant to this Section to perform or to assist in performance of services to and for a person receiving or eligible to receive: (A) in-home shift nursing services under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment requirement of Medicaid under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(r); or (B) in-home shift nursing services through the home and community-based services waiver program authorized under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act for a designated person or designated persons who are medically fragile and technology dependent and eligible to receive the services laid out in this Section, including:

(i) the same tasks as a certified nursing assistant;

(ii) medication administration;

(iii) enteral care and therapy; and

(iv) other needed services to support the individual as provided by rule.

(Source: P.A. 104-9, eff. 6-16-25.)