Section 146.200 General Description

Section 146

Section 146.200  General

Description

a)         The Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5/5-5.01a] calls for the

Department to establish and provide oversight for a program of supportive

living facilities (SLFs) that seeks to promote independence, dignity, respect

and well-being for residents in the most cost effective manner.  When

submitting an application for participation in the Supportive Living Program,

each SLF shall designate which population it will serve, either:

1)         persons with a disability who are 22 to 64 years of age; or

2)         persons who are 65 years of age and over who meet the

requirements described in Section 146.220.

b)         An

SLF is a residential setting in Illinois that provides or coordinates flexible

personal care services, 24 hour supervision and assistance (scheduled and

unscheduled), activities, and health related services with a service program

and physical environment designed to minimize the need for residents to move

within or from the setting to accommodate changing needs and preferences; has

an organizational mission, service programs and a physical environment designed

to maximize residents' dignity, autonomy, privacy and independence; and

encourages family and community involvement.