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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act. In provisions limiting the funding amount for home-based services provided by the Department of Human Services to an adult with a mental disability, provides that, subject to appropriation for these purposes, the Department may exceed such funding limits for an adult with a mental disability whose service and support needs require a higher level of funding based on a determination of need administered by the Department or its service coordination agent. Provides that such service and support needs must be incorporated into the service plan of the adult with a mental disability and must align with criteria adopted by the Department. Permits the Department to limit the use of the funds to services and supports the adult with a mental disability requires to continue to live in the community. Permits the Department to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act to provide more flexible funding for home-based services for adults with mental disabilities. Currently, the Department of Human Services (DHS) has strict limits on home-based service funding - typically 300% or 200% of the monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, depending on whether the individual is enrolled in a special education program. The bill now allows DHS to exceed these funding limits for individuals whose service and support needs require a higher level of funding, subject to appropriation. To do this, the Department must conduct a determination of need assessment through its service coordination agent, and any additional funding must be incorporated into the individual's service plan and align with Department-adopted criteria. The Department can also limit this additional funding specifically to services that help the individual continue living in the community. The bill permits DHS to adopt rules to implement these new provisions, giving the agency more discretion to provide tailored support for adults with mental disabilities based on their specific needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1652&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1652.htm |
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