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| Public Act 096-1538 | ||||
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AN ACT concerning State government.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Illinois Act on the Aging is amended by | ||||
changing Section 4.02c as follows: | ||||
(20 ILCS 105/4.02c) | ||||
Sec. 4.02c. Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings | ||||
Demonstration Project.
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(a) The Department may establish and fund a demonstration | ||||
program of bundled services designed to support the specialized | ||||
needs of clients who qualify for Community Care Program | ||||
services and reside in projects designated by the Department as | ||||
Comprehensive Care Residential Settings. currently residing in | ||||
projects that were formerly designated as Community Based | ||||
Residential Facilities. Participating Designated projects must | ||||
hold a valid license, which remains unsuspended, unrevoked, and | ||||
unexpired, under the provisions of the Assisted Living and | ||||
Shared Housing Act. | ||||
(b) The designated projects in the demonstration program | ||||
must include, at a minimum: | ||||
(1) 3 meals per day; | ||||
(2) routine housekeeping services; | ||||
(3) 24-hour-a-day security; | ||||
(4) an emergency response system; | ||
(5) personal laundry and linen service; | ||
(6) assistance with activities of daily living; | ||
(7) medication management; and | ||
(8) money management. | ||
Optional services, such as transportation and social | ||
activities, may be provided. | ||
(c) Reimbursement for the program shall be based on the | ||
client's level of need and functional impairment, as determined | ||
by the Department. Clients must meet all eligibility | ||
requirements established by rule. The Department may establish | ||
a capitated reimbursement mechanism based on the client's level | ||
of need and functional impairment. Reimbursement for program | ||
must be made to the Department-contracted provider delivering | ||
the services. | ||
(d) The Department shall adopt rules and provide oversight | ||
for the project, with assistance and advice provided by the | ||
Community Care Program Advisory Committee Assisted Living and | ||
Shared Housing Advisory Board and Assisted Living and Shared | ||
Housing Quality of Life Committee. | ||
The project may be funded through the Department | ||
appropriations that may include Medicaid waiver funds. | ||
(e) The Department, in consultation with the Assisted | ||
Living and Shared Housing Advisory Board, may report to the | ||
General Assembly on the results of the demonstration project. | ||
The report may include, without limitation, any | ||
recommendations for changes or improvements, including changes | ||
or improvements in the administration of the program and an | ||
evaluation.
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(Source: P.A. 96-918, eff. 6-9-10.)
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Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon | ||
becoming law.
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