Bill > HB5324

This bill mandates that nursing homes and specialized mental health rehabilitation facilities assess all new residents within 30 days of admission using a Social Security Administration screener to determine eligibility for benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which are government programs providing financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources or disabilities. If a resident appears eligible, the facility must help them complete an application within 60 days of admission, ensuring staff are trained to gather necessary information or can collaborate with outside experts. Additionally, within six months of the bill's enactment, facilities must conduct a one-time assessment of all current residents who lack income and have no pending SSI or SSDI applications, and if eligible, assist them in applying within 60 days of the screener. To promote transparency, facilities are also required to publicly post on their websites twice a year the number of residents screened and the number of applications initiated.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5324&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104