April 2022

April showers bring May flowers! But May also marks the start of the AALC 2022 Educational Series! AALC is excited to be partnering once again with Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine along with the Illinois department of healthcare and Family Services and The Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) to bring you an on-line workshop, “Supportive Living is Healthy Living.” The webinar will offer sessions on a variety of topics related to the health and wellness of the Supportive Living Program.  Speakers will cover subjects including: Supportive Living Program Policy & Regulatory Updates Navigating Illinois Managed Care Becoming an Ally: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion The workshop takes place on May 18 from 1:00PM – 3:50PM and will give you the opportunity to earn up to 2.25 continuing education credits. I encourage you to join us! Cost is $45 for members and $65 for non-members. Register today here!   To learn more about the agenda, click here. Also, we're still celebrating "Supportive Living is Healthy Living" in our communities. Don’t forget to check out our online store to order SL 2022 buttons, masks, and t-shirts!

Participate in IDPH's Weekly COVID-19 Webinars Beginning in May, IDPH will be hosting its long term care webinars on COVID and other infection topics every other Friday. Below are links to register for the Friday LTC webinars. MAY SCHEDULE May 6 from 1PM - 2PM CST May 20 from 1PM - 2PM CST If you have questions, contact Michael Moore at: michael.moore@illinois.gov. Visit AALC's Website for Additional  COVID-19 Resources

Legislative Update As you likely already know, this legislative session the Illinois General Assembly passed a nursing facility (NF) rate reform bill that, pending federal approval and HFS filing rules by June 1, 2022, transitions NH reimbursement beginning July 1st to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). On April 20th, HB 246 was sent to Governor Pritzker, who has 60 days to sign it. Since SLP Medicaid rates are linked at 54.3% of NF rates, SLP rates will be impacted by HB246.   To learn more about the revised NF rate methodology and future SLP rates, I encourage you to read the attached memo.

View Current SL Rates Effective January 1, 2022

Looks Tasty! What you put inside your body counts! Supportive Living is Healthy Living & Healthy Eating! HW of Freeport celebrated Nutritional Fitness Day.

Easter Egg Hunt! You’re never too old for an Easter Egg Hunt! Just ask the residents at Heritage Woods of McHenry!

Laughter & Fun! Oak Hill residents enjoyed a game-filled afternoon of kerplunk, corn hole and ladder toss! Competition and Fun = Healthy Living!

Order Your Supportive Living 2022 Products Today! We have buttons, t-shirts and masks are a great way for staff and residents to show pride and support of the Supportive Living lifestyle. Visit Our Website!

Brag a Bit! Share Your Activities on Facebook! We want to highlight you! Post your pics on Facebook and we'll pick a few to highlight in this space and on our website. We can't wait to see what you do! Need ideas? Visit our website and pick a few! Be sure to tag AALCIllinois and use hashtags: #SupportiveLivingisHealthyLiving #SpiritofSupportiveLiving

MEMBERS! If you know of a vendor who might be interested in joining AALC, share their information with us at info@aalcillinois.org and we will reach out to them.  Are you a vendor member and interested in bringing content to our Supportive Living communities? Let us know and we will feature you in an upcoming newsletter.

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