Section 139.300  Family Support Services

a)         Family support services include the following:

1)         Therapeutic support services that are time-limited, therapeutic interventions, or mental health services, not otherwise reimbursed under the Illinois Medical Assistance Program, targeted to support and stabilize individuals receiving the service in their home or home-like setting.

2)         Individual support services are activities, services and goods that are intended to promote community stabilization and family stability, and support the treatment plan of the individual receiving services.

b)         The Department shall establish standards for utilization, prior authorization and funding for these services as follows:

1)         Family support services require prior authorization by the Department;

2)         Maximum annual financial limits per individual are:

A)        Therapeutic support services:  $3000; and

B)        Individual support services:  $1500.