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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 08/12/08

Applications for the Supportive Living Program

To:​

​Interested Parties

​Date:

​August 12, 2008

​Re:

Applications for the Supportive Living Programs

Governor Blagojevich and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) are pleased to announce that HFS will be accepting applications for the Supportive Living Program (SLP) in targeted geographic areas. SLP is an alternative to nursing home care for persons 65 years of age and older and persons with physical disabilities who are 22 to 64 years of age. Both private paying citizens and those covered under Medicaid can participate in the program. Supportive living facilities (SLFs) combine apartment-style housing with personal care and other services. Residents can live independently and take part in decision-making. Participants have a private apartment with a kitchen, private bathroom and a lockable entrance. Services provided in an SLF include personal care, medication management, meals, 24-hour emergency response, housekeeping, laundry, activities and health related services. Each resident is assessed and participates in the development of an individualized service plan based on his/her needs and preferences. Currently there are 100 operational SLFs statewide with approximately 7,800 apartments. Additionally, 47 more facilities with approximately 4,000 apartments are approved and in various stages of development.

HFS will begin accepting applications for the Supportive Living Program from August 15, 2008 through January 15, 2009. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Department pursuant to the rules and regulations pertaining to the Supportive Living Program, found at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 146, including any subsequent amendments and successors thereto.

At this time, submissions for senior developments will be accepted for projects serving individuals in the geographic areas listed below. Applications for SLFs serving persons with physical disabilities age 22-64 may be submitted to serve individuals in any location. Any changes to the areas under consideration will be posted in the same manner.

Geographic Areas for SLFs Serving Senior Citizens:

City of Chicago Community Areas

  • North Park, Albany Park, Lincoln Square Uptown

  • Rogers Park Edgewater

  • Englewood, West Englewood

  • Irving Park, Avondale, Logan Square

  • West/East Garfield Park, Austin

Cook County Area

  • Chicago Heights/Lynwood

  • Lansing

  • Bellwood

  • Blue Island

Collar Counties and Downstate Areas

  • Lake County

  • Macon County

  • East St. Louis area

  • Belleville area

  • Fulton, McDonough, Schuyler Counties

 

For more information about the SLP and/or to obtain an application, visit <www.slfillinois.com> or call 217/524-0372. Thank you for your interest in the program.

Theresa A. Eagleson, Administrator

Division of Medical Programs