Section 125.220  Application Process

a)         Families will be able to apply for the Program using any of the following methods:

1)         Submit the Department's application to an address specified by the Department.

2)         Apply at a Department of Human Services (DHS) local office.

3)         Apply through a KidCare Application Agent that has an agreement in place with the Department.

4)         Apply online at www.kidcareillinois.com.

5)         Additional methods that the Department establishes.

b)         The application will meet all requirements found at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 110.10.

c)         Families are obligated to provide truthful and accurate information for determining eligibility and to report promptly to the Department any change in non-financial information provided on the application or financial information for eligible adults.

d)         The Department may cease accepting or processing applications if enrollment in the Program is closed due to limited appropriations.

e)         The Department shall send a notification of its determination within 45 calendar days after the date the application was received.

f)          The 45 calendar days may be extended when a decision cannot be reached because:

1)         information necessary for a determination is available only from a third party and the party fails to respond or delays his or her response to the request for such information, or

2)         additional information is needed from the applicant.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 10328, effective May 26, 2006)