DDD COMMUNICATION | October 17, 2024
REMINDER: UPCOMING HEALTH RISK SCREENING TOOL (HRST) TRAINING
As is required by Rule, all individuals receiving residential waiver funding are required to have an HRST screen. To assist providers in being compliant with this requirement, IntellectAbility will be providing a training on how to run various reports, in the web-based platform. This includes how to determine who needs a screen, who needs a clinical review, and who has gone more than 365 days without an update. Additionally, IntellectAbility will be discussing the web-based platform of the Self-Administration of Medication Assessment (SAMA) which is free for all Illinois providers. The training will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 1:00-2:00pm.
HEALTH RISK SCREENING TOOL (HRST) TRAINING Registration
PUNS ADULT SELECTION AND LETTER USE INFORMATION BULLETIN POSTED
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has posted a new Information Bulletin. The below bulletin is being posted as Final to help clarify to ISCs and families that the PUNS selection letter does not expire and remains valid for individuals to use when they choose.
IDHS: PUNS Adult Selection and Letter Use (state.il.us)
Here is the link to the webpage for all IDHS: DDD Information Bulletins
SOCIAL SECURITY RELEASES COST OF LIVING (COLA) ADJUSTMENTS
The 2025 Social Security COLA increase was announced on October 10th and can be reviewed here: Social Security Announces 2.5% Benefit Increase for 2025. HBS program participants should refer to the updated FY25 rates to ensure that their budget is appropriately aligned for services needed and/or provided.
PERM AUDITS
Quarter 4 Payment Error Rate Measures (PERM) audit communications will be sent directly to provider agencies selected for sample within the next several weeks. Provider agencies should be advised that communication will be conducted through the auditing agency EMPOWER. Provider agencies should submit the requested documents directly to the auditing agency, utilizing the cover letter instructions received. DHS DDD staff members will follow up with providers throughout the quarter regarding requests for additional records, incorrect documentation, or lack of response from the provider to the auditing agency. Providers who have questions regarding this process may contact Sherry Hinds at Sherry.Hinds@illinois.gov or Janene VanBebber at Janene.VanBebber@illinois.gov .
The information contained herein should not be considered a substitute for the appropriate official statutes, rules, regulations, or the advice of legal counsel.
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