State Agencies
Illinois Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides services related to Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) that include; community and home based waiver, day training programs as well as the funding source for all developmental disability programs.
Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health is the regulatory oversight agency for facilities licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act as an Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/ID), and the MC/DD Act as an Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/
Provides assistance and information on all Medicaid and Medicare funded programs for the State of Illinois
Provides assistance and information on all Medicaid and Medicare funded programs for the State of Illinois
Office of the Inspector General
The Office of the Inspector General assists agencies and facilities in prevention efforts by investigating all reports of abuse, neglect and mistreatment in a timely manner, to foster humane, competent, respectful and caring treatment of persons with mental and developmental disabilities.
OIG investigates allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals who receive mental health services or developmental disability services in programs that are operated, licensed, certified or funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, as well as allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disabilities (18 - 59 years old) who live in private homes. OIG also trains people who work with adults with disabilities, conducts random checks to ensure that programs take corrective actions resulting from investigations, and makes site visits to state psychiatric hospitals and developmental centers to assist in preventing abuse and neglect. For a fuller description of OIG's responsibilities, click here: Duties and Responsibilities of the DHS/OIG
OIG investigates allegations of abuse or neglect of individuals who receive mental health services or developmental disability services in programs that are operated, licensed, certified or funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, as well as allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disabilities (18 - 59 years old) who live in private homes. OIG also trains people who work with adults with disabilities, conducts random checks to ensure that programs take corrective actions resulting from investigations, and makes site visits to state psychiatric hospitals and developmental centers to assist in preventing abuse and neglect. For a fuller description of OIG's responsibilities, click here: Duties and Responsibilities of the DHS/OIG
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilites
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is dedicated to leading change in Illinois so that all people with developmental disabilities are able to exercise their rights to freedom and equal opportunity.
The Council focuses on a wide range of programs to help improve the opportunities people with developmental disabilities in our state are afforded, including education, employment, transportation, community living, and health care. Just as importantly, ICDD works to build the capabilities of individuals, families and communities, enabling each to become more self-sufficient through the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the DD Act).
The Council focuses on a wide range of programs to help improve the opportunities people with developmental disabilities in our state are afforded, including education, employment, transportation, community living, and health care. Just as importantly, ICDD works to build the capabilities of individuals, families and communities, enabling each to become more self-sufficient through the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the DD Act).
State of Illinois
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State of Illinois Budget
To access any budget information relating to the State of Illinois.
Americans with Disabilities Act
http://www.ada.gov/
Provided information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Provided information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.gov/
http://www.cms.gov/Consortia/99_RegionalMap.asp#TopOfPage
Serves as the Field focal point for all Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services activities relating to Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and all interactions with States and local governments (including the Territories).
http://www.cms.gov/Consortia/99_RegionalMap.asp#TopOfPage
Serves as the Field focal point for all Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services activities relating to Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and all interactions with States and local governments (including the Territories).
Implements national Medicaid program and fiscal policies and procedures which support and assure effective State program administration and beneficiary protection.