Explore expansion or new avenues for services typically covered through Medicaid Section 1115 waivers for other populations, especially I/DD populations.įor individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times.Continue work on pre-tenancy and tenant supports for Illinois residents.Continue review of health and hospital projects for potential state system data matching and housing initiative opportunities.The 2020 Request for Applications has been released, and IHDA is encouraging applicants to develop larger and more creative housing projects. Facilitated five rounds of funding for supportive housing developments of 25 units or less through the Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program, with approximately 100 units approved per round.This population remains a priority for the Illinois team. CSH provided education and TA with a particular focus on supporting individuals living with developmental disabilities. Worked with the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to develop a state plan for supportive housing.Examined the Cook County pilot’s success to determine statewide implementation possibilities in more rural areas of the state.Compiled information from a state-operated facility to inform interventions for super-utilizer groups in Chicago.The state is exploring use of 1915(i) Medicaid authority to implement the remaining approved pilot programs, including a tenancy support project to support individuals at risk of institutionalization and homelessness. Received approval for Behavioral Health Transformation Medicaid Section 1115 waiver that includes pre-tenancy and tenancy supports. Under the waiver, five independent pilot programs are currently being implemented.Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities.Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.Develop sustainable cross-agency financing.Explore capital investment strategies for affordable housing acquisition and development.Create data sharing agreementsto share data among Medicaid, I/DD, mental health, and housing.Review Medicaid data on individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD)to identify those eligible for additional housing supports.Make more effective use of data, data matching, and demonstrating return on investment (ROI):.Chronic Disease Prevention and Management.Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home.Integrated for Pregnant/Parenting Women.Healthy Child Development State Resource Center.Physical and Behavioral Health Integration.The RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center.Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.