Bill > HB3675

This bill amends the Nursing Home Care Act by requiring the Illinois Department of Public Health to develop and adopt separate, distinct rules specifically for intermediate care facilities by December 31, 2026. Currently, intermediate care facilities are likely regulated under the same set of rules as skilled nursing facilities, but this legislation mandates the creation of unique regulatory standards. An intermediate care facility typically provides a level of medical care and support that is less intensive than a skilled nursing facility, often serving individuals with developmental disabilities or those requiring ongoing but not acute medical management. By creating separate rules, the bill aims to ensure that the regulatory framework more precisely addresses the specific needs, operational characteristics, and care standards of intermediate care facilities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3675&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104