Illinois Administrative Code
Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH
Part 115 - STANDARDS AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Subpart B - SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Section 115.210 - Criteria for Participation of Individuals

a) An individual receiving services in a CILA shall be at least 18 years of age (unless the age waiver exception in subsections (b) and (c) applies), have a developmental disability and be in need of CILA services and a supervised living arrangement. If a CILA agency does not have the capacity to accommodate the individual's particular type or level of disability, this does not render the individual ineligible for CILA services.

b) CILA agencies can request an age waiver to allow individuals who are at least 17.5, but not yet 18 years of age, to receive services in a CILA. If a CILA agency requests an age waiver the CILA agency shall present in writing to the Department its rationale for the waiver request and describe the following:

c) The Department will provide a written response to the waiver request indicating approval or denial of the request. The provision of a waiver does not constitute authorization of services.

d) The individual or guardian shall give informed consent to participate in a CILA, which shall be documented in the individual's record.

e) The individual or guardian shall agree to participate in the development of the Individual's Personal Plan as well as the development and provision of an Implementation Strategy that corresponds with their Personal Plan.