ICDD SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON 2022-2026 STATE PLAN
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is seeking public comment on the draft goals and objectives for its 2022-2026 State Plan. This is an opportunity for the public to provide input on the activities and policy work that we will conduct over the next five years. Anyone interested in disability issues in Illinois — including self-advocates, family members of people with developmental disabilities (DD), service providers, and others — can participate and share their ideas. The deadline to provide comments is March 29, 2021. View the State Plan and submit comments HERE. (Contact: Beth Owens)
DHS-DDD TO HOST SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WEBINAR – MARCH 11th
DHS-DDD has been offering a series of Webinars to all Provider agencies in Illinois. This week the Division presented – Assistive Technology and The Waiver. On March 11th the Division will present - Supportive Housing: Supportive Housing Waitlists 101 and How You Can Use the Existing DD Waiver to Fund Supports. Registration for the Supportive Housing Webinar can be found HERE. (Contact: Beth Owens)
HFS POSTS CARES PROGRAM REPORTING TEMPLATE
We wanted to remind members that earlier this week, HFS posted the reporting template you will need if you accessed/received CARES funding from the Department through the end of December 2020. Details on the template are provided here. (Contact: Josh Evans)
ANCOR: 2021 CASE FOR INCLUSION REPORT RELEASED
ANCOR, in conjunction with UCP, have just released the 2021 Case for Inclusion. Published annually since 2006, the Case for Inclusion has traditionally assessed all 50 states and the District of Columbia on dozens of measures that indicate how well state programs are enabling people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be included in the community. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thanks! (Contact: Luis Andrade)
PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TO THOSE WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Yesterday, the Governor’s administration published the following Press Release, which states that Illinois has expanded vaccine eligibility as part of phase 1B+. Phase 1B+ includes residents 16 and older with disabilities or underlying conditions who aren't otherwise covered in previous eligibility categories. Additionally, Illinois also vaccinated a record 130,000 people on Wednesday, including records for both first and second doses. (Contact: Luis Andrade)
MMAI STATEWIDE EXPANSION JULY 1
As noted in the December 16, 2020 provider notice, the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) program will be expanding statewide effective July 1, 2021. Providers of all specialties and localities are strongly encouraged to join the multiple MMAI plan networks as soon as possible to participate in the statewide MMAI program.
Expanding the MMAI demonstration statewide will provide all full dual eligible beneficiaries in every Illinois county with the opportunity to receive their Medicare Parts A and B benefits, Medicare Part D benefits, and Medicaid benefits from a single Medicare-Medicaid Plan, also known as MMAI plan. You can view the entire provider notice by clicking here. (Contact: Dan Frey)
IL CMS’ BEP ANNOUNCES DISPARITY STUDY
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services’ (CMS) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) has announced a new disparity study, to be led by Colette Holt & Associates, that will examine the availability and utilization of businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and people living with disabilities on State of Illinois contracts. This study is one of the latest efforts by the State to promote the economic inclusion of historically disadvantaged businesses in accordance with State act 30 ILCS 575/4(d). You can view the entire press release on this study by clicking here. (Contact: Dan Frey)
MITC EVV BASIC WEBINAR
Looking for an EVV solution that keeps your agency compliant with EVV? EVV Basic is a highly affordable, modular HIPAA/EVV compliant solution designed for providers supporting the I/DD community. Join MITC for a free webinar on Thursday, March 4th at 1pm CST to learn more about the EVV Basic and why it is a good fit for your agency. Click here to learn more and register today. (Contact: Maggie Henley)
ENVISION & DMH ADVOCACY WEBINAR MARCH 16
As a partner of Envision Illinois, Illinois Division of Mental Health is excited to announce the second in a series of webinars to raise awareness of about this important work.
On March 16, 2021, from 1:00-2:30 pm, Envision Illinois is hosting a webinar focusing on self-advocacy, "Flexing Your Self-Advocacy Muscles"! developed by self-advocates for self-advocates. Disability services providers, victim services providers, family members and others, will learn how to become allies. Click here to register. (Contact: Dan Frey)
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