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State Plan on Aging
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is excited to release a proposed State Plan on Aging for public comment. The new State Plan will go into effect October 1, 2025, for a 3-year period. Under the federal Older Americans Act, each state is required to detail how it plans to serve older adults. This proposed plan was crafted by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) after hosting nine in-person and three virtual roundtables in Fall 2024, in addition to discussions with advisory council members, to gather feedback on priorities. This plan is also based on the area plans of the State’s 13 Area Agencies on Aging.
3 State Plan Goals
- Increase statewide visibility of the Aging Network to connect Illinoisans with supports and services that encourage independence, dignity and quality of life as we age.
- Drive continuous quality assurance and improvement activities that emphasize person-centered and trauma-informed services while maximizing effectiveness of services delivered through the Aging Network.
- Increase public awareness and knowledge of caregiver needs, as well as resources and services available throughout the state of Illinois to promote increased caregiver engagement in person-centered, trauma informed, and evidence-based programs and services.
Public Comment
IDoA held public comment hearings at the following locations and times. All comments submitted are being reviewed, and the Department will respond as part of the state plan drafting process. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback.
| Monday, May 19 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Renaissance Court (at the Chicago Cultural Center) 78 East Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 |
| Monday, May 19 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM | AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois 1910 S. Highland Ave., Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148 |
| Wednesday, May 28 | 10:30 – 12:00 PM | Senior Adult Services 409 N. Springer St., Carbondale, IL 62901 |
| Thursday, May 29 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM | WebEx |
Response to Public Comments
The public comment period for the Illinois State Plan officially closed on June 19, 2025.
The Illinois Department on Aging thanks everyone who took the time to review the Illinois State Plan and submit comments. Your feedback is valuable and plays a vital role in shaping our work.
The Illinois State Plan has been submitted to the Administration for Community Living for review and approval. Please check back here for periodic updates.
FY2022-2024 State Plan on Aging
The FY 2022-2024 State Plan on Aging incorporates elements of planning service area (PSA) area plans, and includes innovative ideas to ensure older adults are able to live safely in their homes. View the plan.
Over 300 individuals participated or provided feedback about the State Plan during October 2020. Review the comments and feedback.
