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IL HB2898

IL HB2898
MHDD-CILA HOME MODIFICATIONS


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that, for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are receiving Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) residential services under the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, beginning July 1, 2025, the Department of Human Services shall increase CILA site modification reimbursement maximums as follows: (i) a $10,000 maximum for rented locations with a lease of less than 5 years; (ii) a $15,000 maximum for new construction; and (iii) a $30,000 maximum for existing structures that are owned by the CILA recipient or the CILA agency or have a long-term lease of 5 years or more with a renewal at the end of the lease. Provides that implementation of the increases is contingent upon federal approval, if required. Requires the Department to adopt rules, including emergency rules as authorized under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act to increase site modification reimbursement maximums for Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) residential services, which help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently. Beginning July 1, 2025, the Department of Human Services will establish new maximum reimbursement amounts for site modifications based on the type of location: $10,000 for rented locations with leases less than 5 years, $15,000 for new construction, and $30,000 for existing structures owned by the CILA recipient or agency or with long-term leases of 5 years or more. These increases are contingent upon federal approval, if required, and the Department is authorized to adopt emergency rules to implement these changes. The bill also includes provisions for the Department to expedite rulemaking to ensure timely implementation of these modifications, with the emergency rulemaking authority deemed necessary for public interest, safety, and welfare. The emergency rulemaking provision will expire one year after the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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