Hartford Partnership Program Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education (HPPAE) for Aging Education (HPPAE)

Integrative SeminarIntegrative Seminar

Field Organization: Illinois Department on Aging

Intern: Yi-Ju (Tina) ChenField Supervisor: Janice Cichowlas

Illinois Department on Aging

Mission: The Illinois Department on Aging’s

mission is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Organizational Overview

Executive OfficeCharles D. Johnson, Director

Div. Of Finance& Administration

Div. Of CommunityRelations and

Outreach

Div. Of Home and Community Services

Div. Of Planning,Research andDevelopment

Div. Of CircuitBreaker/

Pharmaceutical Assistance

•New Programs and Policy Development•Strategic Planning Program Evaluation•Medicaid Waiver Management•Demonstration Projects•Grant Writing•Forecast and Analysis

Community Care Programs Eligibility:

60 or over and their asset level (for a single person) cannot be over $17,500 (not including home, car or furnishings); a cost share is applied if the client’s income is above a specified level.

Services include: Case Management Homecare Aide Adult Day Service Senior Companion Choices for Care Demonstration Projects

Consumer Satisfaction Survey Feasibility Study conducted by the Department

Expanding statewide or closing down

Older Americans Act Services Community-based Services

Senior Centers Illinois Family Caregiver Support Program Meals Information and Assistance Transportation Outreach Employment

Note: Provided through Federal Older Americans Act with support from State funds, these

community-based services are offered to persons age 60 plus (age 55-plus for employment programs) throughout Illinois. Although donations are encouraged for services such as meals and transportation, there are no fees associated with these programs.

Elder Rights The following programs support the rights and benefits of Illinois’

vulnerable older population, including residents of long term care facilities and victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Elder Abuse and Neglect program is established through State law and is predominantly funded with State GRF funds. Ombudsman and Legal Assistance are established under the Federal Older Americans Act with the Ombudsman program receiving some state funding.

Elder Abuse and Neglect Long-term Care Ombudsman Legal Assistance

Community Services, Communications and Training Provide information, education and assistance to older people, their

caregivers and to the various target groups that have a stake in an aging society. Senior HelpLine

Statewide toll-free number: 1-800-252-8966, 1-888-206-1327 (Mon.-Fri. 8:30am to 5pm)

Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-800-1409 (receiving calls 24/7) Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Intergenerational and Volunteer Programs Gatekeeper Program Training Publication, Audio Visual Resources, Speakers Bureau, Special

Events and Award Programs

Illinois Area Agencies on Aging In accordance with federal Older

American’s Act regulations, IDoA has divided Illinois into 13 Planning and Service Areas (PSAs)

The 13 Planning and Service Areas in Illinois are each managed and served by an Area Agency on Aging.

Illinois Area Agencies on Aging Primary Task

Planning and coordinating services and programs for older people in their respective areas. The Area Agencies receive funding from the Department based on a formula which takes into consideration the number of older citizens and minorities in that area, as well as the number living in poverty, in rural areas, and alone.

Administrative Role Like the Department on Aging, Area Agencies are not, as a rule, direct

service providers. Area Agencies contract with local agencies which provide services to the older people who live in the same community.

Funding: Where did State of Illinois Stand in 2009? The situation

Historic economic challenges Declining revenues Increased spending pressures

The result An $11.6 billion deficit, and the state cannot pay its bills on time

The reality Balancing the budget solely through deep cuts will hurt the citizens

and further damage our economy Shared sacrifice

IDoA’s Agency Budget Highlights The General Funds appropriation totals $655.7 million

An increase of $117.1 million, or 21.8% from the FY09 enacted budget for the Department on Aging.

Direct Federal funds comprise $80.5 million, or 8% of the FY10 Introduced Budget.

Illinois also receives over $100 million in Federal Financial Participation for services provided to Medicaid enrolled clients in the Community Care Program (CCP), which is approximately 27% of the total CCP spending.

The Department has a current headcount of 160 positions.

IDoA’s Appropriation Summary

Lack of Funding Key point:

Even if the funding level remains the same, the growth of the aging population means less dollars to go around

Legislative proposals Capital development

Long Term Care Insurance

Older Adult Services Advisory Older Adult Services Advisory Committee (OASAC)Committee (OASAC)

Older Adult Services Act Purpose

To advise the Directors of IDoA, HFS and IDPH on all matters related to this Act

The IDoA, designated lead agency, appointed 32 members on 01/01/2005 with each member serving a specific term

The Advisory committee meets quarterly An Executive Committee composed of 15

members

The Five OASAC WorkgroupsThe Five OASAC Workgroups Finance Services Expansion Nursing Home Conversion Coordinated Point of Entry Workforce and Family Caregiving

OASAC serves as the core charge to transform long term care in Illinois Rebalance between institutionalization and community-based

care

A Special Experience: A Special Experience: Hospice in PrisonHospice in Prison Growing number of elder and infirm inmates

State and federal inmates age 50 and older has grown 172.6% between 1992 and 2001 Need for better prison hospice

Hospice in Dixon Correctional Center Established in 1995 Two Programs

A prison hospice that complies with community standards Adult care program for inmates with mental or physical frailness

Comprehensive screening process Transformative experiences for volunteer inmates

Janice and Tina co-authored and submitted an article Volunteer Inmates Provide Hospice to Dying Inmates for possible publication in the Annals of Health Law Special Issue by Loyola University Chicago School of Law (March, 2010)

Conclusion: Field Experience at IDoAConclusion: Field Experience at IDoA

Primary tasks/ accomplishments as an intern Participates in policy and administrative level meetings and programs for the aging

population in Illinois Reviews background information in regards to IDoA policy analysis and

implementation Political ramification: legislative proposals (Session begins on Jan. 12, 2010)

Participates in policy level meetings in the Aging network Conducts research for legislative proposals

Long term care insurance Capital development Adult Day Service

Site visit: North Shore Senior Center Prepares survey instruments and collects data

Demonstration projects feasibility review

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?