As a true testament to the important of the Supportive Living Program in Illinois’ long-term care continuum, advocates, senior leadership from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Legislative leaders, Lt. Governor Stratton, and others convened yesterday at Victory Centre of Roseland – a supportive living program community – to witness Governor Pritzker sign HB 246 (read press release here). The signing of this historic, equity driven nursing home rate reform legislation marks the culmination of two years of tireless work. It elevates Illinois as a leader and innovator in reimbursement methodology.

AALC commends the House and Senate legislative sponsors, HFS Director Theresa Eagleson, and Governor Pritzker for championing this legislation that recognizes the enormous need, now more than ever, to protect Illinois seniors and people with disabilities that are entrusted to our care.

Supportive Living communities play a vital role in giving Illinois seniors an alternative to institutional care and HB 246 will bring important resources to the SLP communities. The remarks from a Victory Centre resident, a retired schoolteacher of nearly 30 years and proud great, great grandmother, best demonstrated the tremendous impact this reform will have. This resident beamed as she spoke about the level of care, compassion, and friendship she enjoyed at Victory Centre. The Supportive Living Program has allowed her to continue to live a vibrant, active, and independent life.

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Legislative Update

AALC is working with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) regarding the implementation of our legislative language that links SLP Medicaid rates to 54.3% of all nursing home rates, including any add-on payments contained in the new nursing home rate methodology. AALC legislative team worked closely with legislative leaders on language that passed in April, which will result in a significant rate increase for SLP providers for services beginning on July 1, 2022. Today, Governor Pritzker signed this historic legislation and HFS filed Administrative Rules as required per the legislation suggesting Illinois is on pace to implement these new rates on July 1 pending approval from federal CMS. To learn more, click here.  

AALC remains incredibly grateful to our legislative champions for their commitment to the SLP and to HFS for the partnership as we work to implement the increased rates to supportive living communities across Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted a new Public Notice regarding Home and Community Based Waiver - Supportive Living Program.

You may view the new Notice here:

AALC is reviewing the changes and will offer comment.

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