Section 145.115  Eligibility Criteria for the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program Model

Individuals eligible for the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program model shall:

a)         Meet one of the following criteria:

1)         An individual at high risk of unnecessary institutionalization who is 21 years of age or older or is aging out of guardianship under DCFS, and who is eligible to enroll in, or is enrolled in, Medicaid for the purposes of receiving mental health treatment pursuant to 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

2)         An individual at high risk of overdose who is 21 years of age or older or is aging out of guardianship under DCFS, and who is eligible to enroll in, or is enrolled in, Medicaid for the purposes of receiving substance use treatment.

b)         Have a current household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by HUD;

c)         Be on a current Public Housing Authority waiting list for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or agree to register or apply for an HCV or comparable permanent rental subsidy when registration or application opportunity becomes available;

d)         Be placed on, or agree to register for, or apply to be placed on the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Statewide Referral Network; and

e)         Currently not be receiving rental assistance under a local, State, or federal housing program.

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 7096, effective May 15, 2023)