Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS)

What are Day Activity and Health Services?

Licensed Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) facilities provide services in the DAHS program on a daily and regular basis to four or more people who are not related by blood, marriage or adoption to the owner of the facility. DAHS services include health, social and related support services. DAHS facilities were previously called adult day care centers.

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Number Title/Notes Date Published
IL 2021-36 Fiscal Year 2021 Cutoff Date for Year-end Closeout Processing
IL 2021-27 Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal Year 2021 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
PL 2021-15 Fingerprint-based Criminal History Checks for Current and Prospective Medication Aides
PL 2021-14 Status of an Active License During a Renewal Process

Note: Replaces PL 2019-18

IL 2021-09 Handling of Sensitive Personal Information and Breach Notification

Note: Replaces IL 2012-86

PL 2022-05 Implementation of House Bill (HB) 525, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021
IL 2020-48 Cost/Accountability Report and 2021 Accountability Report Training Information
IL 2020-24 Preparing for the Upcoming Fiscal year 2020 Fee-for-Service Claims Billing Closeout
PL 2020-28 Volunteer Portal
IL 2020-20 Requirement to Complete DIR-Certified Cybersecurity Training Program -- Due April 30, 2020