AGING-COMM REINTEGRATION ASST House SponsorsRep. Sara Feigenholtz-Julie Hamos-Elizabeth Coulson-Harry Osterman-Barbara Flynn Currie, Careen Gordon, Wyvetter H. Younge, William Davis, Sandra M. Pihos, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Mike Boland, William J. Grunloh and Sidney H. Mathias Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon-Jacqueline Y. Collins) 8/10/2004HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0902 20 ILCS 105/4.02from Ch. 23, par. 6104.0220 ILCS 105/4.12 new Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Requires the Department on Aging to contract with community-based agencies to provide community reintegration assistance within the first 60 days that seniors aged 60 and older have been admitted to a nursing facility. Requires any nursing facility providing medical assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act to admit staff providing community reintegration assistance and cooperate to facilitate the discharge and transition of seniors who would prefer to return to their homes. Provides that, in order to secure matching federal funds for the community reintegration services, the Director of Public Aid, in cooperation with the Director of the Department on Aging, shall apply for any necessary waivers under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Adds community reintegration services to the list of services to be included in the Department's program of services to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of persons age 60 and older in need of long term care or who are established as persons who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. Effective immediately.Fiscal Note (Department On Aging) Estimated fiscal implications are $3,250 per person.House Amendment No. 1 Removes provisions requiring the Department on Aging to contract with community-based agencies to provide community reintegration assistance. Provides that the Department on Aging shall assist nursing home residents and their families to select long-term care options that meet their needs and reflect their preferences. Requires the Department to develop a community reintegration program by rule that addresses (1) appropriate time frames for introducing the reintegration program to nursing home residents; (2) a process for discussing community living options with the resident and the resident's family or representative to determine their preferences and to obtain information concerning the nature and availability of family and community assistance or support for the resident; (3) assessment of the resident's health, cognitive, and social needs to evaluate his or her functional level and eligibility and need for housing, health, and supportive services; (4) development of a comprehensive service transition plan based upon the best interests of the resident that includes cost-effective alternatives for which the resident would qualify and have been verified to be available upon discharge; and (5) a process for the resident and the resident's designated representative, if any, to review, approve, modify, or reject the comprehensive services transition plan. Requires the Director of Public Aid, in cooperation with the Director of Aging, to apply for any necessary waivers under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Provides that funding to support community reintegration services must be identified in the appropriation process and is not intended to reduce the level of services provided to any other clients.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:305 ILCS 5/5-5d newReplaces the provisions concerning assistance to nursing home residents with provisions requiring the Department on Aging (1) to assist eligible nursing home residents and their families to select long-term care options that meet their needs and reflect their preferences and (2) to develop a community reintegration program in selected areas of the State, in consultation with nursing homes, case managers, Area Agencies on Aging, and others interested in the well-being of frail elderly Illinois residents, to be expanded statewide as funding becomes available. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Public Aid shall apply for any necessary waivers pursuant to Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act to facilitate community reintegration.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Changes references to community reintegration to transition services. In provisions concerning assistance to nursing homes in the Illinois Act on Aging, adds assessment of financial needs to the list of topics on which the Department on Aging shall establish administrative rules. 2/5/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 2/5/2004HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 2/5/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/18/2004HouseAssigned to Aging Committee 2/26/2004HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Aging Committee; 010-000-000 2/26/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/26/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/22/2004HouseFiscal Note Filed 3/23/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 3/23/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen Gordon 3/24/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 3/24/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 3/25/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge 3/25/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 3/25/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 3/25/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/25/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/25/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 3/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 3/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 3/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 3/29/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William J. Grunloh 3/30/2004SenateArrive in Senate 3/30/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/30/2004SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 3/30/2004SenateFirst Reading 3/30/2004SenateReferred to Rules 4/15/2004SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 4/21/2004SenatePostponed - Health & Human Services 4/26/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 4/26/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/27/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services 4/28/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/28/2004SenateDo Pass as Amended Health & Human Services; 011-000-000 4/28/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 29, 2004 4/29/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/29/2004SenateSecond Reading 4/29/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 4, 2004 5/5/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 5/5/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 5/11/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services 5/12/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Health & Human Services; 011-000-000 5/12/2004SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/12/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Harmon 5/12/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2004 5/13/2004SenateThird Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 2-10, extended to January 11, 2005. 5/17/2004SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 5/18/2004HouseArrived in House 5/18/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 5/18/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 5/18/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 5/18/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/18/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/24/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Aging Committee 5/24/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Aging Committee 5/25/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Aging Committee; 010-000-000 5/25/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Aging Committee; 010-000-000 5/25/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 5/25/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000 5/25/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 114-000-000 5/25/2004HousePassed Both Houses 6/23/2004HouseSent to the Governor 8/10/2004HouseGovernor Approved 8/10/2004HouseEffective Date August 10, 2004 8/10/2004HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0902