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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 08/26/16

Extension of the Provisional Licensure Period for Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs)

​To:

​Long Term Care Facilities – Nursing Facilities eligible to be licensed as Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRF) only

​Date:

​August 26, 2016

​Re:

​Extension of the Provisional Licensure Period for Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs)

In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), this Informational Notice provides an update regarding the provisional Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRF) licensure process.

 

Public Act 99-0712 (effective 08/05/16) provides that provisional licenses issued upon initial licensure as a SMHRF, shall expire at the end of a three year period which begins the date the provisional license is issued. At the end of the three year period, the facility must be licensed pursuant to 210 ILCS 49/4-201. 

 

Questions regarding the application process will be accepted at DPH.SMHRF@illinois.gov.  IDPH will maintain a list of questions and responses and post to the website on a bi-weekly basis as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

 

If you have questions regarding this notice, contact IDPH Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities at 217-782-5180.

 

 

Felicia F. Norwood

Director