Date: July 30, 2021
To: Illinois Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Providers
Re: Illinois Statewide Transition Plan (STP) Initial Approval
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This notice informs Illinois HCBS providers that on July 26, 2021, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) notified Illinois of their initial approval of Illinois' HCBS Statewide Transition Plan (STP).
Interested individuals may view the Illinois Initial STP Approval letter, a summary of revisions to the STP, and the CMS-approved May 3, 2021 version of the STP through the HFS website at this link:
https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalClients/HCBS/Transition/Pages/default.aspx
Inquiries regarding the aforementioned documents may be directed to the Department's Bureau of Waiver Operations Management at 217-524-4148 or HFS.SWTransitionPlan@illinois.gov.
Kelly Cunningham, Administrator
Division of Medical Programs