Cook County approves revised in‑home services cost‑sharing program for older adults

Feb 18, 2026

The board voted unanimously to adopt a revised in‑home services cost‑sharing policy that replaces a long‑running $5 sliding scale with a tiered, federal‑poverty‑guided cost‑share to stabilize the program budget and expand access.

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The Cook County Public Health and Human Services Board on Feb. 17 unanimously approved changes to its in‑home services cost‑sharing program designed to shore up finances and preserve services for older adults and people with disability certifications.

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