Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Resource CenterElder Law, July 2026HFS will be hosting a series of Webinars, covering Medicaid overview and HR 1 changes, non-citizen eligibility, work requirements and community engagement, exemptions from work requirements, redeterminations and retroactive coverage, common questions and answers regarding Medicaid changes, and how to utilize and assist with system changes.
Illinois Reliable Information SourcesElder Law, July 2026Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has officially launched a landmark digital initiative to expand access to educational resources. Through this initiative, every resident can now access a comprehensive collection of trusted online resources, e-books, journals, and databases at no charge via local libraries or the Illinois State Library website.
Illinois Supreme Court NewsElder Law, July 2026A compilation of updates from the Illinois Supreme Court, including amended First District Rules, amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 795 and 9, and more!
Mark Your Calendars…Elder Law, July 2026Don't miss the Illinois State Fair, from August 13 through August 23, 2026, and other holidays and days of remembrance in August.
Medicaid and Medicare NewsElder Law, July 2026Recent announcements by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) address new initiatives to modernize systems of healthcare in America. On June 1, 2026, CMS released an Interim Final Rule with Comment (IFC) that establishes a nationwide operational framework relating to monthly work requirements as a condition of eligibility for Medicaid.
Call for ArticlesElder Law, May 2026If you have an article that you'd like to share with the Elder Law Section, consider submitting it for publication in the Elder Law Newsletter!
Elder Law Case Summaries: January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026By John FoltzElder Law, May 2026A compilation of case summaries that may be of interest to the elder law practitioner, including in areas such as wills, trusts, and estates; social security disability; disposition of remains; and insurance.
Mark Your Calendars…Elder Law, May 2026Don't miss the ISBA Annual Meeting and several celebratory days and holidays in the month of June!
Medicaid Planning ReminderElder Law, May 2026Since 2006, federal law has capped the amount of home equity that can be excluded when a person applies for Medicaid coverage of long-term services and supports (LTSS). For 2026, this home equity cap is $752,000, although states have been allowed to raise it to as high as $1,130,000 in high-cost urban areas.
Supreme Court NewsElder Law, May 2026The Illinois Supreme Court has instituted a handful of changes and amendments in the past month, including new post judgment collection form; and amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 705, 717, 793, 795, 711, and 703.
TrumpIRA.govElder Law, May 2026Donald Trump signed an Executive Order, Promoting Retirement-Savings Access for American Workers By Establishing TrumpIRA.gov, on April 30, 2026.
Agency UpdatesElder Law, April 2026Learn more about the Social Security Administration's transition to in-house processing at Disability Case Review, and the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding needs of individuals who are unable to make health care decisions.
Call for ArticlesElder Law, April 2026Submit your article to the Elder Law Newsletter today!
Court Holds OSHA Standard as Illinois Public Policy in Retaliatory Discharge Claim Against Nursing Home After Complaints of Glove ShortagesBy Lawrence A. MansonElder Law, April 2026In December 2025, the Illinois appellate court considered whether a formerly employed registered nurse could sue his former nursing home employer for retaliatory discharge after his complaints about the facility not maintaining an adequate supply of sterile gloves for staff. The appellate court found that the amended complaint did sufficiently plead the public policy element of a retaliatory discharge claim.
Does Medical Record Discovery Include Audit Trails?By Lawrence A. MansonElder Law, April 2026A First District Appellate Court case, Burnette v. Nockels, 2025 IL App (1st) 240485, explores a potential conflict between federal HIPAA law and Illinois discovery rules concerning the audit trail of medical records.
Elder Law Advocacy UpdatesElder Law, April 2026AARP Fraud Prevention Month and the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline; several bills require action from federal Congress; and the Center for Medicare Advocacy celebrates its 40th anniversary, highlighting the CMA's history, successes, challenges, and vision for the future.
Illinois Supreme Court AnnouncementsElder Law, April 2026The Illinois Supreme Court has announced revised Illinois Pattern Civil Jury Instructions, draft forms for public comment, and new juror compilation procedures.
Mark Your Calendars…Elder Law, April 2026A look ahead at May and upcoming holidays, celebratory days, and commemorative days.
Resource UpdatesElder Law, April 2026Don't forget about the wealth of resources available to you or your client online! The Consumer Federation of America, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and more, all offer various informational resources that can aid in the practice of elder law.
Budget UpdatesElder Law, March 2026A summary of federal and state budget updates that may impact resources and programs that serve the aging population.
Call for ArticlesElder Law, March 2026Learn how you can submit an article for the Elder Law Newsletter!
Court NewsElder Law, March 2026Recent changes at the Illinois Supreme Court include new statewide forms and amendments to Supreme Court Rules 307, 10-101, and 9, while the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is seeking public comments on potential changes to Circuit Rule 40(e).
Health PrivacyElder Law, March 2026If a covered entity creates or maintains covered SUD records, its Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) must be updated to comply with the effective date of February 14, 2026. Learn more about what a new NPP must contain.
Housing RulemakingElder Law, March 2026On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development filed a notice of proposed rulemaking to prohibit the Secretary from making financial assistance available to persons other than United States citizens or certain categories of eligible noncitizens under specified housing programs.
Illinois Medical Debt Relief ProgramElder Law, March 2026Last month, Governor Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois has erased over $1.1 billion in medical debt for more than half a million Illinoisans through the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program.
Illinois Multisector Plan for AgingElder Law, March 2026The Department on Aging recently has released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, establishing a decade-long blueprint to support healthy aging in the state, while also addressing issues related to healthcare, housing, transportation, and other social determinants of health.
Important Resources and Upcoming CLE OpportunitiesElder Law, March 2026A compilation of resources that may be helpful for your practice or your clients, and don't miss upcoming CLE programs sponsored by the Elder Law Section Council and the Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services.
