Illinois AAA Association
Meeting Minutes
Area Agency on Aging for LincolnLand
Members Present: 01 Grant Nyhammer, 02 Lucia
Jones, 03 Barbara
Eskildsen, 04 Joanne Thomas, 05 Michael O’Donnell, 06 Todd
Shackelford, 07 Julie Hubbard, 08 Joy Paeth, 09 Tracy Barczewski, 10
Shana Holmes, 11 John Smith, 12 Absent, 13 Jonathan Lavin.
Funding Formula Presentation – Betsy Creamer, IDOA.
FY2015 (revised allocations) was passed out numbered letter 845.
Purpose of today’s presentation is to go over the development,
reason and history of the funding formula (which originated in the 90’s).
Minutes of past meeting: March 25, 2014. Motion: Move to approve the minutes, Moved by: Michael O.
Seconded by: Tracy B. Approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: Joy Paeth.
Accounts receivable shows a deficit in dues. Expenses will
be more constricted without all dues being accounted for.
A letter will be submitted to PSA who still owes dues stating
advocacy results could be reduced. MOTION: Accept Treasurer’s
Report - MOTION BY: Lucia J. SECONDED BY: Tracy B. APPROVED.
OASAC: Jon Lavin. Presentation on BIP,
Seven proposals for unified assessment (RFP), IT is expected to
be separate.
CCPAC: Tracy Barczewski. Meeting was held in April.
Robin M - spoke about automated medication dispenser, finalizing
P&P's for CCU's to begin on July 1. Current waiver expiring,
extension has been asked for. Dennis M. held budget briefing (CCP),
on track with spending. A reminder was given to submit billing
regularly and touched on the issues with "recommended funding."
Robin is moving to the Beam unit effective April. Several issues
with companion plan of care, inconsistency between MCO’s. Handouts
were given in regards to the CCPAC 1115 Waiver Ad Hoc and Calendar
of Training/Special Events.
LIHEAP PAC meeting: Julie Hubbard. Several programs
having difficulty in obtaining goals. Number of households served was
given. Propane situation will be monitored. Encouraging a filling of
tanks in summer while prices are lower; weather works is a program to
certify clients however goals aren't as profound. HHS will do a
Statewide monitor. Clients have to be re-certified for PIP, letters
will be sent to clients. Summer cooling will not allow a tune up of
air conditioners: Upcoming training "Essential Connections to
Vulnerable Populations" June 3-5.
Illinois Act on Aging Committee Report – Barb
Eskildsen. Updates with Medicaid applications, CCP programs/rules.
CCP program will bring rules more in alignment with Medicaid rules.
July 2014 is the target date for all applications to go to the two
HUBS. Health & Human Services has applications pending (via the
Affordable Care Act); the specialized HUBS will be doing CILAs,
LTC support services eligibility apps, etc., and determinations.
HUBS will be in Decatur & Chicago. Need clarification from HHS
on directing clients with ABE application and a possible Liaison.
BIP Liaison Report – Jon Lavin, Joy Paeth, Barb
Eskildsen. Groups were made (Joy, Barb and Jon) will be presenting
ideas in regards to advertising, etc. Groups will be added involving
corrections and those being released.
1115 Waiver updates on workgroups - Barb
Eskildsen.
AAA Workgroups & IDOA Workgroups. Upcoming
conference call (with workgroups only).
Government Associates Report – Terry Steczo and
Maureen Mulhall. Overview of budget - Discussion of new dollars
perhaps to place towards budget. The twelve month budget will be
passed later this week. Medicaid amendment released, Smart Act
changes (adding adult dental care, not preventative, just fillings
& extractions). House Bill 6096 & Senate Bill 741 discussed.
Disaster Response Drill by IDOA – Jon Lavin.
How to respond to the request - Follow IDOA's Emergency Plan kept
at our Agency in addition to our Providers having a certain amount
of time for them to respond. It was also for us to notify IDOA that
we were on alert and able to assist other counties if needed and be
aware of how this could affect our region.
OMB Super Circular Request for Training – Barb
Eskildsen. MOTION: Barbara E. will make a request for training by
letter. MOVED BY: Tracy B. SECONDED BY: Todd S. APPROVED.
ABE & Medicaid Applications problems - All
members. Barbara E. has requested all AAA's submit questions and
concerns by email to her so she can place together one unit of
questions for HHS and find a resolute. (See prior comments made
in "Illinois Act On Aging Committee Report".
ADRN & the consultant discussion on how I4A
would like to interface – All members. Educating consultant/maintaining
current network development. Educate new consultant on current strategic
implementations placed within the AAA's, introduce how the AAA's
are a great asset to the Community, DHS, HFS, etc., in submitting
applications and assisting clients under the age of 60. We have
professionalized our network through development/AIRS
certification/ESP network. The AAA's empower the persons with
disabilities network where the CILS enable the persons with
disabilities network.
Nominating Committee for officers for next FY2015
- All members. Need committee for upcoming members. In the August
meeting a slate of officers will be presented/completed by the
committee members. *Committee members listed below.
- *Lucia J
- *Michael O
- *Tracy B
Shana was asked to consider re-election as
Secretary – Shana accepted. Barbara was asked to resume as
President – Barbara declined, but would accept another office
position *Committee members stated they will meet and discuss
election of President and Vice-President.
SID Granet Award – All members. MOTION:
To nominate Senator William Haine for SID Granet Award. MOVED BY:
Michael O. SECONDED BY: Jon L. APPROVED.
Formulary clarification which was presented by
Betsy and distinction of base funding. Re-classification of
formulary distinction, funding, rural areas and factor. Further
discussion will be emailed by AAA's to Barbara Eskildsen if this
needs or wants to be pursued further.
Illinois Coalition substance abuse – Michael
O’Donnell. New Coalition. Find out more information to possibly be
a part of coalition.
Education & Training – Joan T. Update on grant
and evidence based training at IDOA. Close to 60 people registered
for training May 28, 2014 at IDOA. Goal was to develop increased
awareness about the Illinois Education Services. Strengths on
representing AAA's, are placing a picture of capability for our
network. We are offering a blend of Aging, Mental Health, Persons
with Disabilities.
N4A – Jon Lavin. Update on terms and update on
innovations. Jon Lavin is running for re-election as a N4A Region
5 Board Director. Ballots will go out soon. N4A has advocated why
the network needs involved. CMS presentation in Baltimore was
discussed. Aging policy briefing included a possible sequestration
in 2016. Concerns about public transportation funding were discussed.
Staff/Ombudsman/APS – Todd S.
Transparency/Questions/Abilities allowed within the program. Discussion
about Ombudsman staff and their abilities within that program and all
that it entails (i.e., mini-mental etc.) Sally Petrone was unable to
attend our meeting today due to emergency issues. Sally is planning to
attend our meeting when able to do so.
IT System – All members. Agenda/IT
System/Development. Fully functioning Aging System; need to find
software to host ESP.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2014.
ADJOURN AT 4:49 p.m. on MOTION BY: Michael O.
SECONDED BY: Lucia J. APPROVED.
MINUTES COMPLETED BY: Shana A. Holmes, I4A Secretary
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