PROVIDER IMPACT UPDATES REQUIRED
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has released a provider notice regarding the IMPACT System. HFS is requiring providers to take immediate action to update provider contact information in 2 areas of the IMPACT System: (1) the Single Sign-On portal; and (2) the IMPACT application directly. The Provider Notice includes step-by-step instructions; please follow those steps to complete the requirements. This requirement impacts all DDD providers including agency providers, individual therapy providers, and individuals hired by self-directed participants (Personal Support Workers). Provider contact information must be updated by September 15, 2021. Questions on the required changes should be directed to the IMPACT Provider Enrollment staff at 877-782-5565. (Contact: Beth Owens)
FALL TRAINING SERIES FOR I/DD PROVIDERS
The Division of Developmental Disabilities will be offering a fall training series for community-based, waiver funded providers. These webinars will provide an opportunity to learn more
about Division expectations for provider operations, system and policy changes, as well as best
practices. The Division requests that at least one individual staff member attend from each provider
organization. Information and links to registration are below.
September 9, 2021 1pm – 3pm
Supporting Sex Education: What Providers Need to Know
REGISTRATION
October 13, 2021 1pm – 3pm
Employment Webinar: What’s New, What’s Now!
REGISTRATION
October 27, 2021 1pm – 3pm
Using Assistive Technology to Increase Independence of Adults with I/DD
REGISTRATION
November 3, 2021 1pm – 3pm
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Working with People with Dual Diagnosis
REGISTRATION
December 8, 2021 1pm - 3pm
Accessibility 101 for Providers working with Adults with DD who have Physical Access Needs
REGISTRATION
(Contact: Beth Owens)
IARF 2021 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE HB 2394 SIGNED INTO LAW
Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed IARF 2021 legislative initiative HB 2394. This legislation mandates the state establish a task force to review the various intake and registration forms for behavioral health programs administered by the state, to find duplicative questions, outdated information requests, and identify where these processes can be streamlined and made less burdensome. The purpose of this legislation is to help ease the administrative burden on BH providers.
IARF would like to thank sponsors State Representative Robyn Gabel (18th) and State Senator Laura Fine (9th) for carrying the legislation, as well as the Governor's Office and DHS for their continued leadership. Finally, we would also like to thank you for all your advocacy! (Contact: Luis Andrade)
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CARE COORDINATION AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
This week, HFS released the following Provider Notice, regarding a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Care Coordination and Support Organizations (CCSO). HFS will be collaborating with DCFS, DHS-DMH, and the Health Choice Illinois MCOs on issuing an RFQ to solicit plans from interested providers to become CCSOs for Designated Service Areas across the State of Illinois.
- The Request for Qualifications can be found at this link.
- Interested applicants will have until 5:00pm on Friday, October 1, 2021, to submit applications.
- Completed applications are to be submitted via email to HFS.Pathways@illinois.gov.
- HFS will also be hosting trainings for interested applicants on September 7th and September 8th, both at 11 AM. Registration links can be found on the notice.
- Questions regarding the notice may be directed to the Bureau of Behavioral Health via telephone at 217-557-1000 or email at HFS.Pathways@illinois.gov. (Contact: Luis Andrade)
IARF TO HOST BH COMMITTEE MEETING ON PATHWAYS RFQ NEXT TUESDAY
In response to the training sessions that HFS will be hosting next week on the Pathways RFQ, IARF will be hosting a Follow-Up BH Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 9/7/21 at 12 PM. Note that this is immediately following the HFS Pathways training on 9/7/21 at 11 AM.
The purpose of this meeting will be to go over the HFS Pathways training, share information, exchange ideas, and come up with any follow-up action, if necessary. The meeting will be via Zoom and login details are available in the members only section. (Contact: Luis Andrade)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION 1115 WAIVER CHANGES
On 8/13/2021, CMS approved an amendment to the Behavioral Health 1115 Waiver. The Letter that went out from Federal CMS on the changes can be seen HERE.
Of note, please see updates beginning on page 64. It is IARFs understanding that HFS is keeping the four SUD pilots under the 1115 waiver and moving other initiatives under other authorities - either State Plan or 1915(i). It is our understanding that this is consistent with information relayed by HFS at the MAC meetings.
The full 1115 Waiver, as well as additional history and context can be seen at this LINK. (Contact: Luis Andrade)
DHS DETAC HOSTING 3 PART TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP: DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS TODAY!!!
The Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC), will be hosting a 3-part Transformation Workshop. This series is intended for Centers for Independent Living and Councils on Developmental Disabilities and other interested partners. Interested parties will learn how they can engage with and support the transformation of disability service providers to offer new, integrated person-centered services. Services to be covered include:
- customized employment;
- The discovery process;
- supported employment; and
- financial capability into their programs for individuals with significant disabilities.
The first Workshop begins on Wednesday September 8th. Deadline to REGISTER is TODAY! (Contact: Luis Andrade)
GOVERNOR PRITZKER SIGNS ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE RELATED BILLS
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