Call to Order - Vice President Barbara Eskildsen called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.

Roll Call - the following members were present: Grant Nyhammer (01), Lucia Jones (02), Barbara Eskildsen, (03), Joanne Thomas (04), Mike O'Donnell (05), Julie Hubbard (07), Joy Paeth (08), Tracy Barczewski (09), Shana Holmes (10), John Smith (11), and Diane Slezak (13).

Absent: Area 06 and Area 12.

Guests: Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull.

Agenda - no written agenda was provided in advance or presented at the meeting.

Minutes of the May 22, 2012 Meeting - Tracy Barczewski moved approval; seconded by Lucia Jones. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Report - Joy Paeth reported that she is setting up a bank account for I4A and has requested a letter from the IRS verifying I4A's tax exempt status. No action was required.

Fiscal Cliff - Mike O'Donnell noted that Congress and the President are likely to take up the extension of the Bush tax cuts and deficit reduction after the general election. I4A will promote n4a's call for a balanced approach to deficit reduction and action to prevent the sequestration of federal discretionary funding for Older Americans Act programs.

Adult Protective Services - Diane Slezak alerted I4A the a report of findings and recommendations prepared by Michael McCotter, Special Investigator to the Office of the Inspector General, Illinois Department of Human Services. Mr. McCotter was appointed by Governor Quinn to review investigative operations of the Inspector General's Office. The The Governor's office is exploring alternatives for improving adult protective services for adults between the ages of 18 and 59, including expanding the role of the Elder Abuse and Neglect (ANE) Program. Equip for Equality prepared written recommendations for strengthening protections for people with disabilities and opposes the use of the ANE model. Some AAA directors claimed to have received short notice of a meeting with the Governor's office and were not able to attend. Barbara Eskildsen and Diane Slezak will represent I4a at meetings with the Governor's office on this issue.

Legislative Committee Report - Government Strategy Associates Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull gave an update on state administrative rules implementing provisions of the SMART Act, pension reform, the Health Insurance Exchange, and the fall veto session. I4A discussed introduced legislation (HB 6178 and SB 3923) to create the Pharmaceutical Relief Program Act. Terry Steczo recommended that I4A send letters to legislators in support of these bills prior to the election and prior to the first week of the veto session (November 27-28-29). Mike O'Donnell made a commitment to do so. Mike reported that he had asked AARP Illinois and other organizations in the Alliance for Home and Community Care to support HB 6178 and SB 3923. He reported that AARP supports the bills and the issue will be taken up during an Alliance conference call at 3:00 p.m. today. Mike noted that members of the Alliance are also calling for a supplemental appropriation of $300 million to cover the FY2013 budget shortfall for the Community Care Program. Mike estimates that the cost of the Pharmaceutical Assistance Relief Program would be about $50 million.

Government Consulting Contract - Lucia Jones moved that I4A renew its contract with Government Strategy Associates for the 2013 calendar year on the same terms as 2012 ($35,000 per year, payable at a rate of $8,750 per quarter). The motion was seconded by Julie Hubbard. Motion carried.

Managed Care - Jon Lavin joined the meeting by conference phone. I4A discussed the white paper drafted by Jon Lavin on the role of Area Agencies on Aging in managed care. I4A identified products and services that could be offered by Area Agencies on Aging and their network of community-based agencies, such as the Enhanced Services Program (ESP), home delivered meals, and respite care. I4A inquired about the role of Maximus in verifying Medicaid eligibility. I4A inquired about the process for enrolling members in the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative. I4A discussed the role of Area Agencies on Aging and their Aging and Disability Center networks in providing firewalls between case management functions to prevent conflicts of interest. I4A inquired about the future roles of Care Coordination Units, future CCU procurement, and monitoring. Jon Lavin requested written comments by November 5, 2012.

Ad Hoc Committee on ADRC Development - Jon Lavin reported that Aging Options reviewed AAA area plan exhibits on ADRC development but found it difficult to identify common issues. Jon distributed Coordinated Points of Entry Standards approved by the Illinois Department on Aging, draft ADRC standards, and draft National Options Counseling Standards. The ad hoc Committee will initiate a survey monkey on ADRC networks and seek responses from all AAAs.

NAPIS Options - Diane Slezak reported that AgeOptions completed a comparison of Harmony Information Systems, Inc. and Innovative Data Services for their NAPIS reporting system. Diane distributed copies of the comparison to I4A. AAAs were giving the opportunity to sign-up for an on-line demonstration of the Harmony system.

CCPAC Report - Joanne Thomas presented a summary of the most recent CCPAC Meeting.

OASAC Report - no report was available.

Next Meeting: 4:45 p.m., Lincoln Board Room, Level 3, Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.