AGING-COMM CARE PROGRAM House SponsorsRep. Bob Morgan 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 105/3.1120 ILCS 105/4.01from Ch. 23, par. 6104.0120 ILCS 105/4.0220 ILCS 105/5.03 new Amends the Illinois Act on Aging. In provisions concerning the Community Care Program (program), removes from the list of program services clearinghouse information provided by senior citizen home owners who want to rent rooms to or share living space with other senior citizens. In a provision requiring the Department on Aging to perform certain actions to increase the effectiveness of the program, removes a requirement that the Department ensure the determination of need tool is accurate in determining program participants' level of need. In a provision concerning pre-service certification for in-home workers who provide housekeeping or home aide services, requires employing agencies to pay wages to in-home workers for pre-service and in-service training. Provides that the Department may authorize (rather than shall delay) program services until an applicant is determined eligible for medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department to implement co-payments under the program. Requires the Department to make annual (rather than quarterly) reports on care coordination unit performance and adherence to service guidelines. Removes expired rate levels. Provides that all final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review. Makes other changes. 11/29/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan 1/16/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/16/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die