Request for Applications (RFA) for Stabilization Homes (SH)
The RFA is now closed. Thank you to all applicants.
As a reminder, there was legislation passed that increased the current capacity of stabilization homes. There are currently 8 short-term stabilization homes. The legislation will add an additional 8 long-term homes and 2 short-term homes.
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Rule 116 Information Bulletins and Communications
Information Bulletins (IB):
Guidance within DDD Communications:
Competency-Based Training Assessment (CBTA) Policy:
Rule 116 outlines the requirements for an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) to administer medication to persons living in settings governed by Rule 116. Included in those requirements is a competency-based training and assessment (CBTA). Effective January 1, 2025, Public Act 103-0890 went into effect and amends the administrative act. This CBTA Draft Information Bulletin is the interpretive guidance until Rule 116 is amended to include the legislative changes.
Medical Regulations
Information Bulletins:
Guidance within DDD Communications:
Behavioral Health
Information Bulletins:
Guidance within DDD Communications:
De-escalation Training Requirements:
All providers are able to seek reimbursement for de-escalation training. Please follow the instructions included in this IB: De-Escalation Training Reimbursement. DDD's goal is to have every qualified agency to sign up for reimbursement. Please reach out to DHS.ClinicalServices@illinois.gov to seek prior approval.
Current de-scalation training requirements and reimbursements are as follows:
- Train the trainer class with a reimbursement of $2,200 per trainer
- Renewing the trainer with a reimbursement of $800 per trainer
- 8 hours of training for frontline staff with a reimbursement of $275 per staff
- 5 hours of continuing education for renewing/retraining of frontline staff with a reimbursement of $175 per staff
Training Reimbursement forms:
The above forms may need to be downloaded to your computer and then opened with a PDF reader such as Adobe. To download: click the floppy disc and choose where the document will be saved on your computer. Navigate to the location of the saved document and open with the PDF reader. If the document opens in your internet browser, you will need to right click on the document and force open in your PDF reader.
Clinical Eligibility
STAT Application
Specialty Telehealth and Assessment Team (STAT) Service Provider Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a STAT provider. Please review the qualifications and requirements before completing the application linked above. You will submit it for review and approval to IDHS-Division of Developmental Disabilities Clinical Team at DHS.ClinicalServices@illinois.gov. Providers can begin providing the service when they receive an IDHS-DDD letter of approval in addition to successfully completing all IMPACT enrollment requirements. To learn more about the STAT service, you can read this Final Information Bulletin: Specialty Telehealth and Assessment Team (STAT) Information Bulletin
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