Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg

Filed: 11/22/2010

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 6063

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 6063 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Illinois Act on the Aging is amended by
5changing Section 4.02c as follows:
 
6    (20 ILCS 105/4.02c)
7    Sec. 4.02c. Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings
8Demonstration Project.
9    (a) The Department may establish and fund a demonstration
10program of bundled services designed to support the specialized
11needs of clients who qualify for Community Care Program
12services and reside in projects designated by the Department as
13Comprehensive Care Residential Settings. currently residing in
14projects that were formerly designated as Community Based
15Residential Facilities. Participating Designated projects must
16hold a valid license, which remains unsuspended, unrevoked, and

 

 

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1unexpired, under the provisions of the Assisted Living and
2Shared Housing Act.
3    (b) The designated projects in the demonstration program
4must include, at a minimum:
5        (1) 3 meals per day;
6        (2) routine housekeeping services;
7        (3) 24-hour-a-day security;
8        (4) an emergency response system;
9        (5) personal laundry and linen service;
10        (6) assistance with activities of daily living;
11        (7) medication management; and
12        (8) money management.
13    Optional services, such as transportation and social
14activities, may be provided.
15    (c) Reimbursement for the program shall be based on the
16client's level of need and functional impairment, as determined
17by the Department. Clients must meet all eligibility
18requirements established by rule. The Department may establish
19a capitated reimbursement mechanism based on the client's level
20of need and functional impairment. Reimbursement for program
21must be made to the Department-contracted provider delivering
22the services.
23    (d) The Department shall adopt rules and provide oversight
24for the project, with assistance and advice provided by the
25Community Care Program Advisory Committee Assisted Living and
26Shared Housing Advisory Board and Assisted Living and Shared

 

 

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1Housing Quality of Life Committee.
2    The project may be funded through the Department
3appropriations that may include Medicaid waiver funds.
4    (e) The Department, in consultation with the Assisted
5Living and Shared Housing Advisory Board, may report to the
6General Assembly on the results of the demonstration project.
7The report may include, without limitation, any
8recommendations for changes or improvements, including changes
9or improvements in the administration of the program and an
10evaluation.
11(Source: P.A. 96-918, eff. 6-9-10.)
 
12    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
13becoming law.".