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HB 2491

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2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Fey

HB 2491 replaces ROCS with a modern system by July 1, 2026, with DOIT/DHS leading, and requires DHS to issue annual, individualized rate sheets to HCBS providers for CILA clients.

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Bill Summary · HB 2491

Summary — HB 2491 (Illinois) — DOIT/DHS ROCS Upgrade

Status: Introduced (104th General Assembly, 2025–2026). Rule 19(a) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee (most recent procedural action). Primary sponsor: Rep. Sharon Chung; cosponsors: Reps. Michelle Mussman, Bob Morgan (chief), Katie Stuart, Laura Faver Dias. Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Note: the source packet included an unrelated Arizona draft (ALTCS/psychiatric eligibility). This summary covers the Illinois HB 2491 language concerning the Department of Innovation and Technology (DOIT) and Department of Human Services (DHS).

Purpose
- Replace/modernize the Community Reporting System (ROCS) used by Illinois DHS’ Division of Developmental Disabilities and improve provider transparency about individualized rates for certain home- and community-based services (HCBS).

Key provisions
- DOIT action plan (20 ILCS 1370/1-47 new)
- By January 1, 2026, DOIT must create a detailed action plan to replace the Community Reporting System (ROCS).
- DOIT must work in collaboration with DHS to ensure the replacement system is operational and in use by HCBS providers by July 1, 2026.
- DHS must offer training and technical assistance to HCBS providers before the new system goes live to support transition and adoption.

  • DHS rate‑sheet requirement (20 ILCS 1305/1-100 new)
    • Beginning July 1, 2026, DHS must provide each HCBS provider an updated, detailed rate sheet for each individual the provider serves in a community‑integrated living arrangement (CILA).
    • Rate sheets must be provided at least annually, or whenever an individualized rate for an individual changes.

Timeline (statutory)
- Act effective July 1, 2025.
- DOIT action plan due: January 1, 2026.
- New ROCS operational and in use by providers: July 1, 2026.
- DHS annual/updated individualized rate sheets required beginning July 1, 2026.

Who is affected
- State agencies: DOIT (lead for technical replacement) and DHS (Division of Developmental Disabilities).
- HCBS providers (especially those operating community‑integrated living arrangements).
- Individuals receiving services in CILAs (indirectly—through improved provider access to reporting tools and clearer rate information).
- Potentially, vendors, IT contractors, and state/partner staff involved in data migration, training, and implementation.

Potential impacts and considerations
- Operational benefits: modernized reporting, improved data reliability, and clearer provider access to client‑specific rate information.
- Implementation challenges: technical complexity, data migration, integration with existing DHS systems, provider training needs, and potential funding/staffing requirements to meet the compressed timeline (plan by Jan 1, 2026; operational by July 1, 2026).
- Provider administrative changes: receiving and acting on individualized rate sheets may affect billing, service planning, and budgets.
- Fiscal impacts (costs for development, implementation and training) are not specified in the text and would depend on DOIT/DHS planning and appropriations.

Procedural posture
- Introduced February 2025; referred to Rules Committee and other committees per chamber schedule; currently under Rule 19(a) / re‑referred to Rules Committee (check legislative docket for latest status and committee actions).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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