SB 3542

Abstract

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that any foster child 6 years old or younger who participates in the Family Case Management program established under the Illinois Family Case Management Act, shall be exempt from the State's Medicaid managed care program for those services that are provided by local health departments, federally qualified health centers, and local community-based agencies under the Family Case Management program. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to refer foster children to the Department of Human Services for participation in the Family Case Management program for specified services and care, including, but not limited to: (i) prenatal care; (ii) early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment services; and (iii) other specialized services for families with additional challenges and needs. Provides that foster children shall also receive case management services under the Family Case Management program that involve individualized assessment of needs, planning of services, referral, monitoring, and advocacy to assist a client in gaining access to appropriate services.