Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2578

Creates the Consumer Alternatives Program Act. Directs the Department of Human Services to implement the Consumer Alternatives Program to prevent or avoid the unnecessary institutional care treatment of individuals with mental disorders or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance abuse or addiction and to provide cost effective, community alternatives and supports that enable these individuals to live successfully in the community. Requires implementation of the Program during fiscal year 2013. Makes implementation of the Program dependent upon funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Provides that participants in the program may receive certain services such as a comprehensive evaluation that includes an assessment of skills, abilities, and potential for living in the community and work placement; family or individual support services; case coordination services; and vocational training. Prohibits the denial of program services because of age, sex, ethnic origin, marital status, ability to pay (except when contrary to law), degree of disability, or illness. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist the Department of Human Services in developing housing assistance programs aimed at promoting the ability of individuals with a mental disorder to move from institutions to the most integrated community residence. Effective July 1, 2012.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes technical changes in provisions concerning care coordination.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act. In regard to the definition of the term "array of services", adds language providing that array of services includes a uniform screening, assessment, and evaluation process for substance use disorders and mental disorders. Amends the Community Services Act. In regard to client assessment and diagnosis services provided under the Department of Human Services' Community Services System, adds language providing that such services are to ensure the individual's need for treatment of mental disorders or substance use disorders is determined using a uniform screening, assessment, and evaluation process. Effective immediately.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Director of Public Health to be either a physician or a person with certain administrative experience in public health work (now, the Director must be a physician). Provides that if the Director is not a physician, then a Medical Director shall be appointed who is a physician. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Medical Director. Requires the Medical Director to report to the Director. Requires the Assistant Director of Public Health to have administrative experience in public health work. Effective immediately.

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