IN 04/09/2025 COMMUNICATION:
- Happy Birthday to The Arc of Illinois!
- Specialized Telehealth and Assessment Team (STAT) Draft Information Bulletin and STAT Provider Application Released
- DSP Online Training Learning Management System RFP is Live!
- IL Medicaid Program: Provider Revalidations
- FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation - 3rd Notice
- Other Resources
JOIN DDD IN CELEBRATING THE VERY EXCITING 75TH BIRTHDAY OF THE ARC OF ILLINOIS!
On the Arc of Illinois' 75th Birthday, we appreciate the individuals, parents and family, and supportive members of The Arc who have fought to raise the voice of people with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) through their advocacy journey. The organization's efforts have made outstanding changes in legislation and other systems. Learn more about the rich history of The Arc of IL here: The Arc of Illinois.
SPECIALIZED TELEHEALTH AND ASSESSMENT TEAM (STAT) DRAFT INFORMATION BULLETIN (IB) AND STAT PROVIDER APPLICATION RELEASED.
Pursuant to Public Act 103-0593, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and was approved to add a new service through the Adults with Developmental Disabilities Waiver for individuals receiving residential services through 24 hour and Host Family Center for Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA), Specialized Telehealth and Assessment Team (STAT). The STAT service provides a remote telehealth assessment when the individual's primary care physician is unavailable, designed to coordinate individual's care with local emergency departments, urgent care facilities, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers to enable real time medical support, consultation, and coordination on physical health issues.
Please review the Specialized Telehealth and Assessment Team (STAT) service DRAFT Information Bulletin. Comments on the draft can be submitted to DHS.DDDComments@Illinois.gov through 04/23/2025. Reference the title of the DRAFT IB in the subject line of the email.
Organizations interested in becoming a STAT provider must become an IMPACT provide and submit this STAT Provider Application to DHS.ClinicalServices@illinois.gov before beginning to provide services through the Adult DD Waiver.
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 DD DSP Training Software RFP via BidBuy.
For more information, please visit: State of Illinois - General Services - Bid Solicitation. Questions can be sent to Kathleen.Michals@illinois.gov.
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 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 expedited modification approval. Revalidation FAQs and instructions can be found here: Provider Revalidation
FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation - 3rd Notice
Since Fiscal Year 22 (FY22), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has conducted an annual Revalidation of all active authorizations for the DDD Supported Employment Program (SEP).
Active authorizations are those that were Revalidated in FY24 and any New/Initial DDD SEP authorizations approved from 7/1/24 through 3/31/25.
New/Initial authorizations approved on or after 4/1/25 are not subject to FY25 Revalidation and will carry over to FY26.
FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation will occur from April 1st, 2025, through end of business May 2nd, 2025.
Guidelines can be found on the DDD Employment webpage.
Direct Link to FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation Guidelines
OTHER RESOURCES
RCADD Webinar Series
- Only Visual Supports for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - offered in English and Spanish!
- Description: Empowering young autistic learners with visual supports for social-emotional growth! Participants will discover practical strategies that foster communication, emotional understanding, and self-regulation. Intended for educators and caregivers alike, this workshop will provide tools to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where a preferred visual learning style is prioritized.
- Spanish: April 25, 2025 from 12-1:15 pm; click to Register for Spanish
- English: April 15, 2025 from 12-1:15 pm; click to Register for English
- See all RCADD Spanish workshops here
- See all RCADD English workshops here
April is Financial Literacy Month in Illinois!
The Treasurer's Office team wants to make sure teachers, children, young adults, parents, and seniors are aware of a wide variety of free financial education resources available. Visit the Financial Literacy Month page to learn more.
This page includes financial education resources and activities for students at all grade levels, including elementary, high school, and college students. Young professionals, parents, people with disabilities and senior citizens can also benefit from these tools.
- Autism Speaks Financial Planning Toolkit
- All parents worry about their children's futures. But for parents of children with special needs, the worry can be even bigger. Mapping out your child's financial future can seem daunting but having a plan can help ease your fears. This tool kit will provide you with essential information and guidance to develop a plan. The information included comes from top experts in the field. We have also included some personal stories from other parents or caregivers like you.
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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