HB 5017

Abstract

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning applications to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to obtain certification as a supportive living facility, provides that, to ensure all entities that are capable of providing supportive living services have the ability to apply to the Department, the criteria for selection shall be clear and transparent and the application to apply for the supportive living facilities program shall be publicly available. Provides that those entities whose applications are not accepted shall be informed why their applications were not accepted; and those entities inquiring about the application process who are told they should not apply shall be told the reason why they should not apply. Requires the Department to inform entities applying for certification or inquiring about the application process what, if anything, they can do to remedy their applications or inquiries so as to submit applications that are ultimately successful.