Section 240.510  Application for Community Care Program

An application is a written request for Community Care Program (CCP) services.

a)         Any individual requesting Community Care Program services orally or in writing, shall be issued an Application for Service form within five (5) work days from the date of the inquiry/request.

b)         A completed application constitutes a formal written request for Community Care Program services. A Community Care Program Application for Service must include the applicant's birthdate and be signed by the applicant/applicant's authorized representative on behalf of the applicant.

c)         The applicant or the applicant's authorized representative shall be informed in writing of eligibility requirements to receive services under the Community Care Program and of the applicant's right to appeal under provisions of the Department's rules.

d))        An application is different from an inquiry in that an inquiry is a request for information about eligibility requirements for Community Care Program services or information regarding programs other than the Community Care Program.

(Source:  Former Section 240.510 renumbered to Section 240.520, new Section 240.510 renumbered from Section 240.520 and amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 11193, effective July 1, 1989)