Applicability

Section 545 Section 545.100  Applicability a)         Services purchased by the Department of Human Services (DHS) of the benefit of DHS clients are purchased at rates which are: 1)         established by other state agencies when such rates are acceptable to DHS' providers, 2)         established by providers when the rates are non-negotiable (i.e., college or vocational school tuition, lab fees, books, and dormitory rates), or 3)         established by DHS when other agencies have not established rates, or the rate established by other agencies are unacceptable to DHS' providers. b)         The rate methods by which DHS purchases specific services are contained in 89 Ill. Adm. Code:  Chapter IV "Department of Human Services."