SB 3499

Abstract

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health as ID/DD facilities or MC/DD facilities, the rates and reimbursements taking effect within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be sufficient to fund a per hour wage increase for non-executive front line personnel to ensure that the wages and benefits paid to non-executive front-line personnel at ID/DD and MC/DD facilities are equal to the wages and benefits paid to non-executive front-line personnel at community-based provider organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides that the term "non-executive front-line personnel" includes, but is not limited to, direct support persons, aides, front-line supervisors, qualified intellectual disabilities professionals, nurses, and non-administrative support staff. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt rules. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Permits the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt emergency rules to implement the provisions of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.