Funding Options
There are financial resources to help pay for services for a person with a disability at Orchard Village. The following is a brief overview of some of the options to consider.
Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Developmental Disabilities Funding Options
There are certain criteria that must be met in order to be eligible for funding through the Department of Human Services for the Community Integrated Living Arrangement and Home Based Support Services programs. All individuals must go through a Pre-Admission Screening process through their local Case Coordination Organization and have a Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) completed.
- Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program provides funding, in conjunction with social security funds, for placement in an Orchard Village operated group home or apartment setting. This program also funds services such as day programming and therapeutic behavior supports.
- Home Based Services program awards children and adults funding to purchase supports in the individual’s natural home. This program may also fund services such as day programming, personal support and therapeutic behavioral supports.
Department of Rehabilitation Services Funding Options
There are certain criteria that must be met in order to apply for Vocational funding. The process begins by calling for an intake appointment with your local Department of Rehabilitation Services.
- Vocational Services awards adults the funding to receive Supported Employment Services or Direct Placement Services.
Grants
Some programs are funded through State or foundation grants, such as Orchard Village’s Respite Program. Orchard Village serves individuals as space becomes available in these grant funded programs.
Special Needs Trusts
A Special Needs Trust is a legal document created for an individual with a developmental disability by a lawyer and their family, caregiver, or loved one that sets aside monies for an individual for future needs and expenses. Assets held in a Special Needs Trust are not counted toward eligibility for governmental programs; however, funds may be used to purchase services through Orchard Village.
Private Pay Model
Some families or individuals may choose to pay for services out of pocket or through a Trust. Orchard Village works with each individual on a case by case basis.
Other Benefits
Medicaid, is sometimes referred to as Public Aid, All Kids or MediPlan. Medicaid is a State administered medical assistance program administered through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services that benefits certain populations, including people with disabilities. In addition, Medicaid must be obtained in order to meet the criteria to apply for CILA funding.
Medicare is a federally administered medical assistance program that may provide coverage to certain individuals with developmental disabilities that meet the eligibility requirements. Medicare D is the prescription plan for both Medicare and some Medicaid beneficiaries who have both programs.
Medicare D is the prescription plan for both Medicare and some Medicaid beneficiaries.
SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program) is a program operated by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Low income individuals who are deemed eligible will receive a Link Card with a designated amount of money for purchasing food.
Social Security Funds
For more information, contact Joy Decker, Senior Director of Programs and New Business Development:
(847)-967-1800, x114 or joy_decker@orchardvillage.org
You may also learn more at www.dd.illinois.gov or www.dhs.state.il.us
