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Provider Notice issued 06/24/05
- Adding the acuity screening tool
- Updates to the CSPI frequency
- Updates to rule citation
To: Participating Community Mental Health Providers
Date: June 24, 2005
Re: SASS Handbook Update
The department has made changes to the Handbook for SASS Services, Chapter CMH-200. This handbook update includes:
To reduce copying and mailing cost, the department may not always include hardcopies of attachments referenced in notices and bulletins. Web site links are identified so providers may view and print the material from the Internet.
Effective July 1, 2005, the name of the Department of Public Aid (DPA) will change to Healthcare and Family Services, HFS for short. You will soon see the new name on forms, letters and the Internet. Until existing form supplies are exhausted, however, we will continue to use materials bearing the former DPA name and logo. Either version of documents should be considered official regardless of the department name they bear.
Only our name will change. HFS’s programs, staff, office locations, mailing addresses and phone numbers will remain the same as DPA’s. After July 1, you may access information for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) at: http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/
We believe our new name more clearly reflects our mission of service to the State of Illinois including providing access to health care for over two million Illinoisans. In our work, we deeply appreciate your participation in our programs. We hope this change poses no inconvenience or confusion for you.
The changes discussed above have been added to the Handbook for SASS Services and are available on the department’s Web site at:
http://www.dpaillinois.com/handbooks/
After July 1, 2005, replacement pages for Community Mental Health Providers will be available on the department's Web site at:
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/handbooks/
If you do not have access to the Internet, or need a paper copy, printed copies are available upon written request. You need to specify a physical street address to ensure delivery. Submit your written request or fax to:
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Provider Participation Unit
Post Office Box 19114
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9114
Fax Number: 217-557-8800
E-mail address is PPU@idpa.state.il.us
The revised pages are dated June 2005. The affected items are designated by “=” signs to the left. This Provider Bulletin lists the pages to be removed and replaced.
Providers wishing to receive e-mail notification, when new provider information has been posted by the department, may register at the following IDPA Web sites:
http://www.dpaillinois.com/provrel/
After July 1, 2005, providers may register to receive e-mail notification at: http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/provrel/
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services at 1-877-782-5565.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPDATING HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
Remove page December 2004 CMH-200 (iii) and insert new page June 2005 CMH-200 (iii)
CMH-202.12.5 Screening and Assessment Requirements
Remove page December 2004 CMH-200, Section I (9) and insert new page June 2005 CMH-200, Section I (9)
CMH-203.52 ICG Case Management and Support
Remove page December 2004 CMH-200, Section I (22) and insert new page June 2005 CMH-200, Section I (22)
CMH-206 Reimbursement
Remove page December 2004 CMH-200, Section II (5) and insert new page June 2005 CMH-200, Section II (5)
CMH-9 Acuity Screening Tool
Insert new pages June 2005 CMH-200, Appendix 9 (1-2)