Purpose

Section 120 Section 120.20  Purpose a)         The intent of this Part is to provide uniform direction for providers, Individuals, and guardians enrolled in one of the following Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs: 1)         Adults with Developmental Disabilities Waiver; 2)         The Children's Residential Waiver; or 3)         The Children's Support Waiver. b)         This Part also provides direction to Independent Service Coordination (ISC) agencies regarding case management activities. c)         The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is the single State Medicaid Agency designated to administer and oversee the administration of the Medicaid program under Title XIX, Medical Assistance, of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a (2018) and 42 CFR 431 (2017)) and the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5]. d)         The Department is designated as a State Operating Agency having primary responsibility for administering the delivery of HCBS Waiver programs for Individuals with developmental disabilities under the Code. e)         HFS and the Department have entered into an interagency agreement to specify their respective roles and responsibilities regarding the HCBS Waiver Program for Individuals with developmental disabilities.