MHDD-MEDICAID-SERVICES Senate SponsorsSen. Louis S. Viverito 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 1705/57from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 100-57305 ILCS 5/5-2from Ch. 23, par. 5-2Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall include, in the annual service needs report regarding autism submitted to the General Assembly, a plan to provide family support mechanisms to enable persons with autism to remain in a family home environment. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Extends eligibility for continued home-based skilled or intermediate care to persons age 21 or older (under current law, eligibility is limited to persons under age 21). Requires an annual determination of need for that level of care and requires the Department of Human Services to make an annual report concerning services provided and other matters. Effective immediately. 2/5/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Louis S. Viverito 2/5/2004SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2004SenateReferred to Rules 2/18/2004SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 2/25/2004SenateTo Subcommittee 2/27/2004SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die