Section 240.870  Determination of Applicant/Client Monthly Expense for Care

The amount of the expense which will be incurred monthly for Community Care Program (CCP) services by the eligible applicant/client shall be determined in the following manner:

a)         Calculate available income by:

1)         determining applicant/client/family total monthly non-exempt income, and

2)         deducting the protected income, which is based upon the effective federal poverty level and the number of persons in the family.

b)         Determine the applicant's/client's monthly cost for care by multiplying the units of service(s) provided each month to the applicant/client by the following client fixed fee share rates:

            Homemaker – $5.30 per unit

            Adult Day Care – $3.50 per unit

c)         Select the appropriate CCP Fee Schedule, based upon:

1)         the number of persons in the family who are receiving CCP services; and

2)         a score of 56 or fewer total points or a score of 57 or more total points on the Determination of Need.

            If two or more members of a family are receiving CCP services, the selection of the appropriate Fee Schedule will be based upon the highest point count scored.

d)         Use the available income and the applicant's/client's monthly cost for care with the appropriate Fee Schedule to determine the amount of applicant/client expense which will be incurred monthly for CCP services.

(Source:  Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 887, effective January 10, 1997)