In 03/04/2025 Communication:
- March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
- DSP Online Training Learning Management System RFP is Live!
- NOFO Application Closing Date Reminder
- Illinois Medicaid Program: Provider Revalidations
- EVV Training Opportunity for Self-Directed Assistants and HBS Families
- Updated Resolution for MOBIUS Report Error
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH - MARCH 2025
In 1987, President Reagan first recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Developmental disabilities occur among all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Recent estimates in the United States show that about 1 in 6, or about 17%, of children aged 3 through 17 years have one or more developmental disabilities. Examples of these impairments include but are not limited to autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hearing loss, Fragile X syndrome, Tourette syndrome, and others.
Every person, with a disability or not, has a right to have basic needs met. Every individual with a developmental disability deserves to have the same access to pursue happiness, hopes, wants, and dreams as an individual without a developmental disability.
Call to action:
Take time this month to share information with your friends and family about developmental disabilities. By educating others, we are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. We can change the world for people with disabilities by this simple act. Here are some facts and resources to get you started.
- Most developmental disabilities begin before a baby is born. However, some developmental disabilities occur after birth because of injury, infection, or other factors. Most developmental disabilities last the rest of the person's life. Information on how developmental disabilities occur, what they are, and how to get a diagnosis can be found here: Developmental Disabilities: MedlinePlus.
- Educating ourselves, our children and our family on Developmental Disabilities is crucial to public awareness. Read more about this topic in the article Seven things to know about developmental disabilities | Reid Health.
- Have you or a family member ever been nervous or unsure of how to interact with someone who has a disability? Check out this resource to help build your confidence and inclusivity to all people: How to Interact With People Who Have Disabilities: 13 Steps.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL ONLINE TRAINING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IS LIVE!
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Online Training via BidBuy.
For more information, please visit: State of Illinois - General Services - Bid Solicitation. Questions can be sent to DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov.
NOFO APPLICATION CLOSING DATE REMINDER
This a friendly reminder that DDD posted the first three FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. You can see the previous communication here: FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities Posted. Agencies interested in applying for any of these grant programs posted February 11 will have from now until 5:00 pm CST on March 21, 2025, to submit their completed application packet. DDD is anticipating awarding these three grants on May 16, 2025. Subject to appropriation, the grant period for these awards will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
The following grants are posted with application closing date 03/21/2025:
- Dignity in Pay Grant
- Family Advocate Program
- Latino Outreach Program
The Division posted an additional two NOFOs on Monday, March 3, 2025. You can see the previous communication here: Additional FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities Posted. Agencies interested in applying for these grant programs will have from now until 5:00 pm CST on April 4, 2025, to submit their completed application packet. DDD is anticipating awarding the grants on June 6, 2025. Subject to appropriation, the grant period for these awards will be July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
The following grants are posted with application closing date 04/04/2025:
- Dental Grant
- Epilepsy Program
DDD's FY26 NOFO website is located here: Developmental Disabilities Grants - FY 2026. The NOFOs will be posted on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance website. Please contact DHS.DDDGrantProg@illinois.gov if you have any questions about FY26 NOFOs.
ILLINOIS MEDICAID PROGRAM: PROVIDER REVALIDATIONS
In accordance with Federal Regulation 42 CFR 455.414, all Medicaid providers are required to periodically revalidate their enrollment information. DDD IMPACT Provider revalidations will continue to occur through December 2025. Providers requiring revalidation will receive e-mail notifications prior to the assigned due date. DDD Providers are encouraged to e-mail DHS.DDDMedProv@illinois.gov following the completion of the revalidation process for modification approval.
Revalidation frequently asked questions (FAQs) and instructions can be found here: Provider Revalidation
EVV TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF DIRECTED ASSISTANTS AND HBS FAMILIES
ACES$ will be offering online training opportunities regarding Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements for Personal Support Workers (PSW), Self-Directed Assistance Providers (SDA), and Self-Directed families. The next live webinar training is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th at 1:00pm. Additional dates are also available to select through the registration link.
Registration can be found here: Registration
DDD would like to encourage SDA Providers to attend these webinar trainings and/or review previously recorded trainings.
UPDATED RESOLUTION FOR DoIT NOTIFICATION: MOBIUS REPORT ERROR
02/24/2025 initial announcement: An error has surfaced in our Remittance Reports potentially dating back to reports generated after 02/05/2025.
This issue presents when a Rate Adjustment is applied to a historic bill, resulting in an erroneous full total at revised rate being displayed under Amount Paid, versus correctly listing the actual billing difference between previously paid and current total under Amount Paid. When this condition is present, this report's aggregate amount would not reflect the actual voucher amounts correctly issued. Just to emphasize, the voucher amount is correct.
Proposed resolution is in process with issue to be fixed by 2/28, for this week's Remittance Report.
03/03/2025 update: A partial fix was implemented on Friday February 28, 2025, addressing negative adjustments within Remittance Report. The issue persists with positive adjustments and is projected to be addressed by Friday March 7, 2025.
Providers are also welcome to send questions directly to the DoIT team at DoITrocs@illinois.gov.
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