Call to Order – President Barbara Eskildsen called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.

Roll Call – the following members were present: Lucia Jones (02), Barbara Eskildsen, (03) by conference phone until she arrived at 1:30 p.m., Joanne Thomas (04), Mike O’Donnell (05), Lynn Niewohner (06), Julie Hubbard (07), Joy Paeth (08), Tracy Barczewski (09), Shana Holmes (10), John Smith (11), Rob Mapes (13). A quorum was established.

Guests attending: Glenn Davis, Hepler Broom, LLC; and Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull, Government Strategy Associates.

Treasurer’s Report – Lynn Niewohner presented a finance report and moved approval. Seconded by Tracy Barczewski. Motion carried.

Presentation on Anti-Trust Compliance – Attorney Glenn Davis with Hepler Broom, LLC gave a presentation on compliance with anti-trust laws. Glenn presented a draft anti-trust compliance policy. Glenn recommended that I4A conduct an annual conference call to review and update their anti-trust compliance policy. Steve Kauffman in an attorney at the Springfield, Illinois office of Hepler Broom, LLC. I4A members deferred action on the draft anti-trust compliance policy until the I4A Annual Meeting on August 27, 2013.

Legislative Update – Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull gave and update on legislation pending in the General Assembly including: the Adult Protective Services, Medicaid Expansion, FY2014 Appropriations, Pension Financing, and proposals to restructure the State debt, reform the tax system, expand gaming, and HB 3227 (Senate Amendment 002) which would establish the Illinois Health Insurance Exchange.

Terry Steczo alerted that the Health Insurance Exchange bill HB 3227 as amended would come up for a vote in the Senate on May 23 and inquired whether I4A would take a position on the bill. Mike O’Donnell moved that I4A support HB 3227 as amended. Barbara Eskildsen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Area 13 abstained.

Terry Steczo informed I4A that Representative Jerry Costello (D-116) tried to amend the mandated reporter law in an effort to combat financial abuse of older adults. Terry recommended that I4A take this opportunity to work with Representative Costello. We have until January 2014 to consult with Representative Costello on this issue.

Minutes of the March 26, 2013 Meeting – Joanne Thomas moved approval; seconded by Tracy Barczewski. Motion carried.

OASAC Report – no report available. I4A members noted that Health & Medicine Policy Research Group presented a report to OASAC on Medicaid managed care in Illinois. Further discussion about this report was deferred until the August 27, 2013 meeting.

CCPAC Report – Joy Paeth attended the CCPAC meeting on behalf of Joanne Thomas. Joy reported that CCPAC discussed the supplemental appropriation for CCP, the Balancing Incentive Program (BIP), the need to recruit consumers 60 years of age and older to serve on CCPAC, and the RFI issued by HFS on a new statewide assessment instrument. Mike O’Donnell volunteered to review the RFI and draft comments on behalf of I4A. Discussion followed.

LTC Ombudsman Expansion – I4A discussed the Department on Aging’s plans to expand the roles of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program to include complaint investigation for home care clients and for managed care enrollees. Members asked about contracts between CCUs, the Coordinated Care Alliance, and Managed Care Organizations. Members asked how CCUs will develop firewalls between determining eligibility for the Medicaid waivers, contractual care coordination for MCOs, and LTC Ombudsman activities on behalf of home care clients and managed care enrollees.

BEAM Process – I4A members identified problems with the Benefits Eligibility, Assessment and Monitoring process and recommended solutions. This issue was placed on the agenda for the meeting with IDoA on May 22, 2013.

I4A Conference Calls – I4A members discussed how to allocate the cost of accommodating members who elect to participate in meetings by conference call. I4A reached consensus that the caller(s) should bear the cost.

Lunch Reservations – Julie Hubbard requested that I4A members contact the Area Agency on Aging for LincolnLand in advance of I4A meetings to ensure an accurate count for lunches.

I4A Annual Meeting – I4A President Barbara Eskildsen announced that the I4A Annual Meeting on August 27 will include a review of I4A’s mission and vision for the future.

In-Person Counselor Grant Proposals – I4A members discussed plans for submitting proposals to the Illinois Department of Public Health for the In-Person Counselor Grants. Areas 03, 08, and 13 plan to submit proposals. Mike O’Donnell reported that the Illinois Association of Public Health Administrators plans to submit a proposal including local health departments south of I-80. He also noted that Champaign County Health Care Consumers will submit a proposal to serve Champaign County.

Meeting for n4a Member Agencies in Regions V and VII – n4a will conduct a meeting for AAAs in Regions V and VII on October 28, 2013 in Chicago. The meeting will focus on implementation of managed care initiatives in these regions.

Adjournment – Mike O’Donnell moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m.; seconded by Lynn Niewohner. Motion carried.

Next Meeting: I4A Annual Meeting, Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Area Agency on Aging for LincolnLand, Springfield, IL.