Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs, Illinois
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has advised the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities by letter that it is launching an investigation into the agency’s treatment of people with developmental disabilities. Illinois has...
Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Government Programs, Illinois
Special education advocates from organizations such as Equip for Equality, Access Living, and Legal Council for Health Justice are pushing the Illinois General Assembly to pass House Bill (HB) 2337 to protect the educational rights of children with disabilities....
Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Illinois, Special Needs Trusts
When you engage in estate planning, a major goal is often to provide for your children after you are gone. If you have a child with special needs, you understand that your child may need financial support for the rest of their life. Additionally, a child who needs...
Aug 22, 2023 | Blog, Illinois
Powers of attorney are critical to have when you have an older child with special needs. If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you likely have grown accustomed to making medical, educational, and legal decisions on behalf of your child as a minor. When...
Aug 15, 2023 | Blog, Government Programs, Illinois
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers are programs that offer services designed to permit individuals to remain in their own homes or communities rather than in institutions. Illinois waivers address different services for individuals with similar levels of...
Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Government Programs, Illinois, Special Needs Trusts
Under current law, Illinois generally must pursue Medicaid estate recovery from the estates of Medicaid recipients. As a result, when the Medicaid beneficiary passes away, the state of Illinois typically will pursue the beneficiary’s assets for repayment of the...
