Dear LFHS Families,
I am sharing some important information regarding vaccinations for family caregivers from the Illinois Department of Human Services. Family members who provide home health care for certain eligible disabilities are eligible for the vaccination under the category of 1a. This category includes frontline healthcare workers as well as residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
Those providing “Home Health” or serving as a “Home Aide/Caregiver” for a relative with a disability are included on pages 13-14 of the VAP. These family members include those who care for people with any of the following conditions. This list is not necessarily exhaustive:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Specialized health care needs, including dependence upon ventilators, oxygen, and other technology
Sincerely,
