HB5058eng 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB5058 Engrossed LRB093 19047 AMC 44782 b

AN ACT concerning seniors.

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 adding Section 8.08 as follows:

(20 ILCS 105/8.08 new)

Sec. 8.08. Comprehensive Older Adults Services and Care Planning Committee.

(a) The purpose of this Section is to promote cooperation and consultation on the incremental redesign of Illinois' long-term care system to provide services to older adults among the Directors of Aging, Public Aid, and Public Health; providers of care and services; and older adults and those who advocate on their behalf. It is envisioned that the long-term goal of this redesign will be the development, availability, and accessibility of a comprehensive, affordable, and sustainable long-term care system in Illinois. It is envisioned that the redesign will encompass all aspects of the delivery of services and care to older adults whether the services and care are provided in the home, community, or a residential facility.

(b) The Comprehensive Older Adults Services and Care Planning Committee is hereby created to advise the Directors of Aging, Public Aid, and Public Health on all matters related to the redesign of the long-term care system and the delivery of services and care to older adults in general.

(c) The Committee shall be comprised of the following:

(1) The Director of Aging or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair and shall be an ex officio and nonvoting member.

(2) The Director of Public Aid and the Director of Public Health or their designees, who shall serve as vice-chairs and shall be ex officio and nonvoting members.

(3) One representative each of the Department of Public Aid, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Insurance, the Department of Commerce and Economic Affairs, the Department on Aging, the Office of the State Ombudsman, and the Illinois Housing Finance Authority, who shall be selected by their Director and shall be ex officio and nonvoting members.

(4) Thirteen members appointed by the Director of Aging in collaboration with the Directors of Public Health and Public Aid as follows:

(A) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing providers funded under the Community Care Program pursuant to this Act;

(B) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing providers funded under the federal Older Americans Act;

(C) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing providers funded by Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare);

(D) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing home and community care providers funded only with general revenue funds or other levied funds;

(E) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act;

(F) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing establishments licensed under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act;

(G) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing facilities certified under the Supportive Living Facilities Program (Section 5-5.01a of the Illinois Public Aid Code);

(H) one member selected from recommendations submitted by organizations representing community based residential facilities;

(I) two members selected from recommendations submitted by membership based statewide senior advocacy groups, who do not receive state funds;

(J) one member with special expertise in gerontology research or in health law; and

(K) two members who are Illinois residents over age 65.

(d) In selecting voting members of the Committee, the Directors shall attempt to ensure that the Committee includes representation from urban and rural areas and different geographical areas. No more than one voting member shall be selected from the recommendations of any single organization and no more than one voting member shall be employed by the same agency, organization, association, or employer.

(e) Voting members of the Committee shall serve for a term of 3 years or until a replacement is named. All members shall be appointed no later than January 1, 2005. Of the initial appointees, 4 members shall serve a term of one year; 4 shall serve for a term of 2 years; and 5 shall serve for a term of 3 years. A member's term does not expire until a successor is appointed by the Director of Aging. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly and more frequently at the call of the Chair. A simple majority of those appointed shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting shall be necessary for committee action. Members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for their services. The Director on Aging, in collaboration with the Directors of Public Health and Public Aid, may form subcommittees comprised of individuals recommended by advocacy groups, trade associations, and other stakeholders. Subcommittee membership is not limited to Committee members. Members of any subcommittee formed under this Act shall receive no compensation for their services.

(f) The Departments of Aging, Public Health, and Public Aid shall cooperate with, seek the advice of, and collaborate with the Committee on all matters relative to this Section. The Department on Aging and the Departments of Public Health and Public Aid shall enter into written inter-agency agreements to implement this Section. The Department on Aging shall be the lead agency, but the Departments of Public Health and Public Aid shall assist in providing resources to support the work of this Committee.

(g) The Departments shall issue a joint report to the General Assembly on January 1 of each year on their progress relative to this Section and the recommendations of the Committee.

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