Family Support Program Services

Section 139.140  Family Support Program Services a)         An approved application, regardless of a youth's primary source of insurance (e.g., private insurance, Medicaid, etc.), shall result in the FSP youth being eligible to receive FSP services that include, but are not limited to, service planning, case management and service coordination with other providers, as needed, and: 1)         Community-based mental health services, such as: A)        Medically necessary mental health services eligible for reimbursement under the Illinois Medical Assistance Program; and B)        Family support services (see Section 139.300); or 2)         Residential treatment subject to prior authorization and continued stay review (see Section 139.500(b), (c) and (d)). b)         When available and determined to be clinically appropriate by clinical staff involved in the youth's treatment process, the use of services qualifying for federal financial participation shall be prioritized over similar services funded by State-only funds in accordance with Section 5-5.23(b) of the Code. c)         The Department shall not be responsible for funding tuition or any other educational costs for youth participating in the FSP.