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Care Coordination Unit
CSFA Number: 402-04-1641
Agency Name
Department On Aging (402)
Agency Identification
001/644-40204-4900-0400 U contract
Agency Contact
Sandra Pastore
217-785-3361
Sandra.pastore@Illinois.gov
Short Description
Care coordinators are based in local agencies which are often referred to as "Care Coordination Units."
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Illinois law (Public Act 89-21)
Objective
When older adults and their families need to make decisions about long term care, care coordination services are available to assist them in making informed choices.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
3 years
Eligible Applicants
Individuals;
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must complete the RFP process.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Government Services
Credentials / Documentation
Good Standing with Secretary of State, Good Standing with IDOA, Registered FEIN
Preapplication Coordination
The screening process gives senior citizens and their families the opportunity to ask questions, discuss their needs for services and to understand community-based, as well as institutional options for continuing care
Application Procedures
Follow the required RFP process when posted.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Merit criteria.
Award Procedures
Awards are posted after the evaluation process and any appeals are reviewed.
Deadlines
Deadlines are set according to the RFP process.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Average 6 months.
Appeals
See appeals process.
Renewals
3 years
Formula Matching Requirements
Care Coordination Services provided by "care coordinators" help older adults and caregivers determine what their specific needs are and what services are available to meet those needs. The care coordinator can discuss community-based services that are funded by the state and federal government and those that an individual can purchase with his or her own resources.
Uses and Restrictions
Care Coordination Unit funds are allowable according to the rates table.
Reports
In instances of short-term nursing facility placements for purposes of rehabilitation or convalescence, case managers may conduct follow-up screenings in the nursing facility to facilitate reentry into the community when possible.
Audits
All contracted providers are audited once a contract period. Follow up audits will be performed for those with corrective actions, and any policy violations.
Records
See retention policy.
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range: $4092.77-$12,128,418 Average: $47,779
Program Accomplishments
Assist older adults in determining the specific needs and services available in their local community to keep them living in their own private homes and not in nursing homes.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/forprofessionals/Pages/CareCoordinationOpportunities.aspx
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Illinois Department on Aging One Natural Resources Way Springfield, Illinois 62702
Program Website
•The Aging Network •Assistance in Your Home and Community •Family Caregiver Support ?Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Relatives Raising Children •Elder Rights ?Adult Protective Services Program – Abuse Prevention in your Neighborhood ?Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – Abuse Prevention within a Nursing Facility ?Legal Assistance •Housing Options •Prescription Drug Assistance •Volunteer and Intergenerational Programs
Example Projects
Care Coordination Units
Published Date
7/1/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $55,616,829
FY 2018 : $48,673,783
FY 2019 : $45,070,153
FY 2020 : $58,056,017
FY 2021 : $58,056,017
FY 2022 : $58,056,017
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
U120612602, 603, 604, 621 U121812007, 101 U121912001, 603 U129602952 U129813701, 702THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARCH OF07/01/202306/30/202410,172,012
U121904404 U121905612 U121905903 U121912005 U121912006CCSI-CASE COORDINATION LLC07/01/202306/30/20247,620,262
U121912002 U121912004 U121912009PREMIER HOME HEALTH CARE SVS I07/01/202306/30/20244,216,551
U129508910SOUTHWESTERN IL VNA07/01/202306/30/20243,515,097
U129602955SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES INC07/01/202306/30/20243,232,169