Public Act 096-1538
 
HB6063 EnrolledLRB096 19136 KTG 34527 b


  
    AN ACT concerning State government.
  
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:
  


 
    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.

    (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.

(Source: P.A. 96-918, eff. 6-9-10.)
 

    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law.


Effective Date:  3/4/2011