Section 120.120  Individual's responsibilities

a)         Information to establish eligibility

The Individual shall provide, as able, the factual information necessary to establish eligibility, including the consent to release information as provided for in Section 120.100(c). The ISC agency or service provider, with the consent of the Individual, may assist in obtaining such information.

b)         Reporting changes in personal information and services

1)         It is the responsibility of the Individual or guardian to report all changes in circumstances (including change in address, housing arrangements, income or assets, or eligibility for other benefits or programs) to the Department and to the provider within five working days after the change.

2)         It is the responsibility of the Individual or guardian to report changes in services currently provided by other entities which might affect the extent of supports or services provided through the Medicaid HCBS Waiver Program. Such information shall be reported to the provider.

c)         Application for other benefits

Individuals are required to apply for all other financial benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income, public assistance (the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5]), veterans benefits (38 U.S.C. 521, 541, and 542 (2011)), unemployment compensation (the Unemployment Insurance Act [820 ILCS 405]), Social Security retirement and disability benefits (Title II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 401 (2011)), Worker's Compensation (Workers' Compensation Act [820 ILCS 305]), and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), for which they may qualify and to avail themselves of such benefits at the earliest possible date.

d)         Social security number

The Department, in compliance with the Identity Protection Act [5 ILCS 179], may request Individuals receiving program services to supply a social security number for program administration purposes. The service coordinator or provider can assist the Individual in applying for a social security number if the Individual so wishes.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 5279, effective March 21, 2024)