Call to Order - President Julie Hubbard called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.

Roll Call - the following members were present: Grant Nyhammer (01), Lucia West Jones (02), Barbara Eskildsen (03), Joanne Thomas (04), Mike O'Donnell (05), Julie Hubbard (07), Joy Paeth (08), Tracy Barczewski (09), Yvonne DeKnikker (10), John Smith (11), Yolanda Curry (12), and Kim Blechschmidt (13). Absent: Area 06
Guests attending included Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull.

Minutes of the January 24, 2012 Meeting - Lucia West Jones moved that the minutes be approved. Motion seconded by Barbara Eskildsen. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Report - Barbara Eskildsen moved approval of the report. Motion seconded by Joy Paeth. Motion carried.

Tornado Relief - Mike O'Donnell moved that I4A contribute $500 for rebuilding of the Harrisburg Senior Center. Motion seconded by Yvonne DeKnikker. Motion carried.

Legislative Committee Report - Government Strategy Associates Terry Steczo and Maureen gave a legislative update which focused on Medicaid, pensions, and proposed legislation affecting older adults and the Area Agencies on Aging.
Mike O'Donnell urged Area Agencies on Aging to call U.S. Senators in support of Sen. Sanders' letter requesting a 12% increase in Older Americans Act funding.

OASAC Report - Grant Nyhammer referred to the OASAC Report for 2011 published by the Department on Aging.

CCPAC Report - Joy Paeth presented a summary of the April 10, 2012 CCPAC Meeting.

N4A Report - Kim Blechschmidt gave a report for Jon Lavin regarding changes in the n4a staffing plan, the Center for Volunteers, the National Center on Transportation, the small grants initiative, and the Aging Policy Briefing scheduled for April 16-17, 2012.

Report on 2-1-1 Illinois - Joy Paeth gave a report on a proposal submitted by PATH to provide for 2-1-1 telephone access to human services in 83 counties in Illinois. Providers in Quincy and Peoria may submit separate proposals. Springfield and the Quad Cities have requested data. Portions of northeastern Illinois are still open.

NapisPAK Updates - Don Sloan gave a presentation on updates to NapisPAK via the telephone. He noted new capabilities including address verification using a Zip+4 Data Base, new server software called "Efforts to Outcomes," the ability to generate 200 standardized reports, charts, graphs, and create customized reports and internal messaging. He described "Social Solutions" software which is web-based, generates 300 standard reports, and has 3,000 users. He described the process for data conversion from NapisPAK to Efforts to Outcomes. The cost of the NapisPAK upgrade will increase the cost per seat. The data conversion will cost $500 to $1,000 per agency. Target date: January 2013. Discussion followed.

Bylaws - Mike O'Donnell moved acceptance of the bylaws. Motion seconded by Tracy Barczewski. Motion carried.

White Paper on Redesign - I4A discussed the White Paper and the Balancing Initiative.

NGA Provision - Karen Kloppe, Attorney with the Illinois Department on Aging will draft the Department's response to I4A's request to remove FOIA provisions in the Notification of Grant Awards with Area Agencies on Aging.

Illinois Council on Aging Meeting - Chris Fulton with the AAA for Southwestern Illinois attended the most recent meeting of the Illinois Council on Aging. The issue of AAA consolidation was not discussed.

OAA Title III-D - I4A discussed options for disseminating evidence-based health aging programs in Illinois.

LGBT Elders - Joy Paeth described training for the staff of the AAA for Southwestern Illinois conducted by SAGE on issues affecting LGBT elders and caregivers. Joy Paeth recommended SAGE training for other AAAs and home care workers.

Illinois Cares Rx Termination Notices - Grant Nyhammer described the improper notice sent to an estimated 6,600 older adults and persons with disabilities who were dis-enrolled from Illinois Cares Rx, such as, the lack of date of issue on the letter, and the lack of notice of their appeal rights. Clients were notified that their income exceeded the eligibility limits, but HFS did not explain to them how their incomes were calculated. He called for I4A to send a letter to the Director of HFS to ensure that clients receive adequate notice, due process, and a meaningful opportunity to appeal.

Mike O'Donnell moved that I4A send a letter to HFS Director Julie Hamos calling for the restoration of benefits to 6,600 persons who were disenrolled from Illinois Cares Rx and that HFS provide them with proper notice and the opportunity for a special election period. Motion did not receive a second.

Lucia West Jones moved that I4A send a letter to HFS Director Julie Hamos explaining the confusion caused by prior notices to individuals disenrolled from Illinois Cares Rx, such as lack of date on the letter and lack of income calculations, and make recommendations for improving future notices. Lucia volunteered to write the letter. Motion seconded by Yvonne DeKnikker. Motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

Next Meeting: May 22, 2012 at the Area Agency on Aging for LincolnLand.

Adjournment - the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.