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HFS Submits SLP HCBS Waiver Amendment
Last month, HFS submitted the SLP HCBS waiver amendment to federal CMS implementing recent legislative changes, including the legislation that codifies the $6.15 add-on for the provision of two meals and the increase in the link to the nursing facility rate moving from 54.3% to 54.75% effective January 1, 2025. To read the comments that AALC submitted to HFS, click here.
SLP Cost Reports
You now have access to the 2024 Cost Report form & instructions on the HFS website. Click here.
Don’t Forget to Check Out the Updated SLP Preadmission Screening Resource Guide
Staff from the Illinois Department on Aging partnered with HFS to revise. The overall processes and requirements have NOT changed. The main difference you will see is the removal of Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) staff involvement with the completion of the SLP Initial Screen and DONs for individuals under the age of 60. CCUs will be completing these preadmission screenings statewide for individuals under the age of 60 for nursing home & SLP admissions. To review the Resource Guide, click here.
Illinois Screening and Assessments for Long-Term Care (SALT)
The Maximus training team will host a one-hour training opportunity on October 10, 2024, for new providers throughout the state. These informative sessions will introduce processes and teach new users how to submit PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review), SLP (Supported Living Program), and SMHRF (Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility) referrals and screens in AssessmentPro. Click here to register.
Medicaid Provider Revalidation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires state Medicaid programs to revalidate all actively enrolled Medicaid providers at least every five years. This requirement is for all Medicaid providers, including FAO, Groups, Individuals, and A-typical providers.
Currently enrolled Medicaid providers will receive two email notifications regarding their Revalidation due date. The first notice will be distributed 90 calendar days prior to the Revalidation Cycle end date and the second notice will be distributed 30 calendar days prior to the Revalidation Cycle end date.
To learn more about revalidation, click here. For additional information about the IMPACT Enrollment System click here.
HFS Supportive Living Program Staff
With the retirement of Kara Helton from the HFS Bureau of Long Term Care at the start of the month, HFS has realigned some functions and staff. To learn more, click here.
Resident Rights Month! Learn how to Participate.
October is Resident Rights Month! Learn about how the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the Department of Public Health are celebrating Resident Rights Month. Click here.
SLP October Rates
HFS has not yet posted October rates. We will share the rates and AALC's analysis once HFS posts them.
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