001/644-40204-4900-0000 SCP

The state CCP-SCP program provides senior companion services through part-time low income companions (senior companions) 55 years old or older, who serve Community Care Program (CCP) participants who have exceptional needs, developmental disabilities or other special needs for companionship/supervision in conjunction with their in-home service and/or adult day service. Under this program, providers who meet Illinois Department on Aging guidelines can make an application to be an SCP provider and if they meet Illinois Department on Aging requirements may receive a contract to bill the Department for SCP services.

Title 45, Chapter XXV, Part 2551, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Public Act 81-202 Community Care Program (CCP)

Administrative Rule: Section 240.100 Department Prerogative Other programs or demonstration projects may be funded by the Department on a pilot basis. Such other programs or demonstration /research projects shall be funded for the purpose of providing alternatives to institutional care; permitting equal access to Community Care Program services; evaluations the impact of the program; or for the other purposes designated by the Department is the best interest of the Community Care Program.

The primary focus of CCP-SCP is the economic, psychological and social benefits of the volunteer as well as the health and welfare of their participants. The Companions are often their primary social contact for the participants that are home bound.

Yes

Only applicants that have been approved by AmeriCorps Seniors to be Senior Companion Programs can participate in this demonstration program. Applicants participating in this program are required to coordinate with their local Care Coordination Units (CCUs) who determine CCP eligibility and refer CCP participants to CCP-SCP. Applicants participating in this demonstration program must follow both AmeriCorps Senior guidelines and IDOA guidelines. Applicant agrees to provide service to individuals eligible for CCP service in the geographic area noted on their application and approved by the Department. Applicant agrees to accept to accept IDOA's payment based on IDOA fixed unit rate of reimbursement per unit. Applicant agrees to submit to IDOA by the 15th of each month a Vendor Request for Payment (VRFP) for all authorized services rendered under the agreement in the proceeding month in the form prescribed by IDOA. Applicant agrees to keep confidential all records and other information maintained by the applicant about persons receiving services under the agreement. Applicant agrees that all program records, case notes, reports, related information and documentation including participant files, which are generated as a result of this agreement shall considered IDOA property.

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Other;

Applicants participating in this demonstration project are required to be an approved Senior Companion Program by AmeriCorps Seniors.

Beneficiaries must be Community Care Program (CCP) Participants. The eligibility criteria for Senior Companion Services are the same as for CCP. Participants must be 60 years of age or older, be a U.S. citizen or legal alien, be an Illinois resident, have non-exempt assets under $17,500, score 29 points on the Determination of Need (DON) and apply for Medicaid. In addition to being CCP eligible, all SCP participants must be receiving at least one CCP service.

Cooperative Agreements

Human Services

Applicants participating in this demonstration project are required to be approved Senior Companion Programs by AmeriCorps Seniors.

Senior Companion Services is a program of AmeriCorps Seniors, which was previously known as Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS).

Once approved by AmeriCorps Seniors as a Senior Companion Pro-am, applicants must complete a CCP-SCP provider application and meet criteria under the Illinois Grant and Transparency Act (GATA).

Applicants will be selected based on geographical open areas where we currently do not have the CCP-SCP services available.

Once an entity is approved as a CCP-SCP provider, a fee for service agreement will be executed.

07/01/2022

60-90 days

Refer to https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089002400D04000R.html

Agreements are subject to extensions.

N/A

The Senior Companion Program not only assists clients, it also provides economic and social benefits for the volunteers as well as respite for family caregivers. Services may include, but are not limited to, ... •providing companionship in social interactions, •peer counseling, •fostering client contact with family and friends, •assisting clients in applying for public services, and •addressing their unmet needs with community leaders, CCU staff and other care providers.

N/A

Annual Audits shall be completed by the Department.

The applicant shall maintain, at a minimum of three (3) years after the completion of the agreement, adequate books, records, and supporting documents to verify the amounts, recipients, and uses of all disbursements of funds passing in conjunction with the agreement.

001/644-40204-4900-0000

(CY) 97095; (PY) 97095; (BY) 97095

FY20 97095; FY21 97095

The CCP-SCP has proven to be a successful alternative to costly nursing home placement for participants and has also created volunteer community service opportunities for low income persons 55 years of age and older.

https://americorps.gov/partner/how-it-works/americorps-seniors-senior-companion-program

AmeriCorps Seniors designates a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Midwest Region

IL Department on Aging 555 w Monroe 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60661

https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/programs/Pages/sr-companion.aspx

Federal Senior Companion Program Grant State Match

N/A

7/1/2021

FY 2017 : $94,603
FY 2019 : $159,890
FY 2020 : $97,095
FY 2021 : $97,095
FY 2022 : $97,095