Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Information Bulletin
DD.25.XXX
Purpose
This Information Bulletin describes what the Stabilization Home (SH) program is, eligibility criteria, and how to be referred for services.
Definition
The SH program is designed to provide a temporary alternative community placement for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are experiencing a behavioral crisis and are at risk of losing their home in the community and being institutionalized in accordance with Illinois Public Act 103-0493. The SH program works in conjunction with the Support Services Team (SST).
Eligibility
To be eligible for the SH program, individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Meet eligibility criteria for the Developmental Disability waiver services.
- Be on the PUNS list or receiving waiver services; individuals are not required to be living in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) to be considered.
- Experiencing a behavioral crisis putting them at risk of losing their home in the community
- Currently receiving SST services.
Referrals
If the individual's provider support team (PST) determines a referral is appropriate, SST personnel will complete and submit the referral to the SH consideration list. The consideration list is reviewed by the SST and the Bureau of Clinical Services. Individuals are selected from the SH consideration list based on priority of need and capacity.
Referrals are made when the individual is in crisis and the individual's behavior puts them at risk of being institutionalized.
Stabilization Home Program Description
The SHs are 24-hour CILAs with single occupancy rooms. The SHs provide supports including, but not limited to, Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), nurses, mental health professionals, and psychiatric services. They provide 1:1 staffing as needed.
The SH does not assist with securing alternative permanent placements. All residents in the SH are temporary and are required to return to their originating home. Providers should not issue discharge notices while the individual is receiving supports at an SH.
Stabilization Home Program Duration
Upon admission to the stabilization home, the clinical care team will determine the length of stay needed to meet the individual's behavioral goals. The clinical care team is comprised of the staff at the SH, SST, and Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) personnel.
The SH program is designed to provide a short-term and temporary stay of up to 90 days. After 90 days, the SH program assists in transitioning the individual in returning to their originating home/CILA provider. The time spent in the SH program is meant to stabilize the presenting concerns and to plan for long-term stabilization. SH does not provide permanent housing or treatment.
While the individual is receiving services at the SH program, the support system from the individual's originating home will work in conjunction with the SST to prepare the home environment to better accommodate and support the individual's needs. The SST will make recommendations to adjust the originating home environment, including but not limited to, additional training, home modifications, or changes in staff.
Payment and Billing
The DDD funds the SH program. There is no charge to the family or CILA provider. When an individual who lives in a CILA attends the SH program, the CILA provider should follow billing guidance as outlined in Occupancy Factor and Medical Absence Payment IB. The individual's absence is considered a medical absence. Originating providers cannot discharge an individual while they are residing in the SH program.
If you have any questions, please contact DHS.DDDSST@illinois.gov.
Effective Date:
This bulletin is effective upon posting as final.
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