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305 ILCS 5/8A-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

 (from Ch. 23, par. 8A-6)Sec. 8A-6.     Classification of violations.(a) Any person, firm, corporation,  association, agency, institution or other legal entity that has been found  by a court to have engaged in an act, practice or course of conduct declared  unlawful under Sections 8A-2 through 8A-5 or Section 8A-13 or 8A-14 where:(1) the total amount of money involved in the     violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is less than $150, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor;(2) the total amount of money involved in the     violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $150 or more but less than $1,000, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony;(3) the total amount of money involved in the     violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $1,000 or more but less than $5,000, shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony;(4) the total amount of money involved in the     violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $5,000 or more but less than $10,000, shall be guilty of a Class 2 felony; or(5) the total amount of money involved in the     violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $10,000 or more, shall be guilty of a Class 1 felony and, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8A-8 except for Subsection (c) of Section 8A-8, shall be ineligible for financial aid under this Article for a period of two years following conviction or until the total amount of money, including the value of federal food stamps, is repaid, whichever first occurs.(b) Any person, firm, corporation, association, agency, institution  or other legal entity that commits a subsequent violation of any of the  provisions of Sections 8A-2 through 8A-5 and:(1) the total amount of money involved in the     subsequent violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is less than $150, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony;(2) the total amount of money involved in the     subsequent violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $150 or more but less than $1,000, shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony;(3) the total amount of money involved in the     subsequent violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $1,000 or more but less than $5,000, shall be guilty of a Class 2 felony;(4) the total amount of money involved in the     subsequent violation, including the monetary value of federal food stamps and the value of commodities, is $5,000 or more but less than $10,000, shall be guilty of a Class 1 felony.(c) For purposes of determining the classification of offense under  this Section, all of the money received as a result of the unlawful act,  practice or course of conduct can be accumulated.    (Source: P.A. 90-538, eff. 12-1-97.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-9
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

 (from Ch. 23, par. 8A-9)Sec. 8A-9.     Special Investigations Unit.     There shall be established within  the administrative staff a unit to investigate all matters pertaining to  the fraudulent acquisition of public aid, including administrative funds.  The investigation may be conducted without prior notice to the recipients,  to the personnel administering the cases or to vendors or other persons involved.  The unit shall also investigate any other matter relating to the administration  of public aid assigned to it by the Director of the Illinois Department.  The Illinois Department may make the facts revealed by any investigation  available to the Attorney General or to the appropriate State's Attorney.    (Source: P.A. 82-440.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

 (from Ch. 23, par. 8A-10)Sec. 8A-10.     Savings provisions.     Notwithstanding any amendments or repealer  provisions in this amendatory Act of 1981, Sections 11-21, 11-24, 12-15,  12-15.1 and 12-21.19 of "The Illinois Public Aid Code" shall remain in force  (1) for the prosecution and punishment of any person who, before the effective  date of this amendatory Act, has violated Section 11-21, 11-24, 12-15.1  or 12-21.19 of this Code, and (2) for the initiation and enforcement  of civil actions and penalties for any cause of action which accrued prior  to the effective date of this amendatory Act under Section 11-21 or 12-15  of this Code.This amendatory Act of 1981 shall apply only to causes of action arising  from violations of this Code which occur after its effective date.    (Source: P.A. 82-440.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

 (from Ch. 23, par. 8A-11)Sec. 8A-11. (a) No person shall:(1) Knowingly charge a resident of a nursing home for     any services provided pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code, money or other consideration at a rate in excess of the rates established for covered services by the Illinois Department pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code; or(2) Knowingly charge, solicit, accept or receive, in     addition to any amount otherwise authorized or required to be paid pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code, any gift, money, donation or other consideration:(i) As a precondition to admitting or expediting         the admission of a recipient or applicant, pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code, to a long-term care facility as defined in Section 1-113 of the Nursing Home Care Act or a facility as defined in Section 1-113 of the ID/DD Community Care Act, Section 1-113 of the MC/DD Act, or Section 1-102 of the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; and(ii) As a requirement for the recipient's or         applicant's continued stay in such facility when the cost of the services provided therein to the recipient is paid for, in whole or in part, pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code.(b) Nothing herein shall prohibit a person from making a voluntary  contribution, gift or donation to a long-term care facility.(c) This paragraph shall not apply to agreements to provide continuing  care or life care between a life care facility as defined by the Life  Care Facilities Act, and a person financially eligible for benefits pursuant to  Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code.(d) Any person who violates this Section shall be guilty of a business  offense and fined not less than $5,000 nor more than $25,000.(e) "Person", as used in this Section, means an individual, corporation,  partnership, or unincorporated association.(f) The State's Attorney of the county in which the facility is located  and the Attorney General shall be notified by the Illinois Department of  any alleged violations of this Section known to the Department.(g) The Illinois Department shall adopt rules and regulations to carry  out the provisions of this Section.  (Source: P.A. 98-104, eff. 7-22-13; 99-180, eff. 7-29-15.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

Sec. 8A-12.     Early fraud prevention and detection program.     The Illinois  Department may conduct an early fraud prevention and detection program as  provided in this Section.  If conducted, the program shall apply to all  categories of assistance and all applicants for aid.  The program may be  conducted in appropriate counties as determined by the Department.  The  program shall have the following features:(1) No intimidation of applicants or recipients may     occur, either by referral or threat of referral for a fraud prevention investigation.(2) An applicant may not be referred for a fraud     prevention investigation until an application for aid is completed and signed by the applicant or any authorized representative.(3) An applicant may be referred to the Inspector     General for a fraud prevention investigation if there are reasonable grounds to question the accuracy of any information, statements, documents, or other representations by the applicant or any authorized representative.  Referrals for fraud prevention investigations shall be made in accordance with guidelines to be jointly determined by the Inspector General and the Department.   (Source: P.A. 89-118, eff. 7-7-95.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

Sec. 8A-14.     Bribery and graft in connection with health care.(a) As used in this Section:"Health care official" means any of the following:(1) An administrator, officer, trustee, fiduciary,     custodian, counsel, agent, or employee of any health plan.(2) An officer, counsel, agent, or employee of an     organization that provides, proposes to provide, or contracts to provide services to any health plan.(3) An official, employee, or agent of a State or     federal agency having regulatory or administrative authority over any health plan."Health plan" has the meaning attributed to that term in Section 8A-13.(b) Any person, firm, corporation, association, agency, institution, or  other legal entity that(1) directly or indirectly gives, offers, or promises     anything of value to a health care official, or offers or promises to a health care official to give anything of value to another person, with the intent(A) to influence or reward any act or decision of         any health care official exercising any authority in any State or federally funded or mandated health plan other than as specifically allowed by law, or(B) to influence the official to commit, aid in         the commission of, or conspire to allow any fraud in a State or federally funded or mandated health plan, or(C) to induce the official to engage in any         conduct in violation of the official's lawful duty, or(2) being a health care official, directly or     indirectly demands, solicits, receives, accepts, or agrees to accept anything of value personally or for any other person or entity, the giving of which would violate paragraph (1) of this subsection,    is guilty of a violation of this Article and shall be punished as  provided in Section 8A-6.    (Source: P.A. 90-538, eff. 12-1-97.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

Sec. 8A-15. False statements relating to health care delivery. Any  person, firm, corporation, association, agency, institution, or other legal  entity that, in any matter related to a State or federally funded or mandated  health plan, knowingly and wilfully falsifies, conceals, or omits by any trick,  scheme, artifice, or device a material fact, or makes any false, fictitious, or  fraudulent statement or representation, or makes or uses any false writing or  document, knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent  statement or entry in connection with the provision of health care or related  services, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.  (Source: P.A. 98-354, eff. 8-16-13.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

Sec. 8A-16.     Unfair or deceptive marketing practices.(a) As used in this Section, "health plan" has the meaning attributed to  that term in Section 8A-13.(b) It is unlawful to knowingly and willfully engage in any unfair or  deceptive marketing practice  in connection with proposing, offering, selling, soliciting, or providing any  health care service or any health plan.  Unfair or deceptive marketing  practices include the following:(1) Making a false and misleading oral or written     statement, visual description, advertisement, or other representation of any kind that has the capacity, tendency, or effect of deceiving or misleading health care consumers with respect to any health care service, health plan, or health care provider.(2) Making a representation that a health care plan     or a health care provider offers any service, benefit, access to care, or choice that it does not in fact offer.(3) Making a representation that a health plan or     health care provider has any status, certification, qualification, sponsorship, affiliation, or licensure that it does not have.(4) A failure to state a material fact if the failure     deceives or tends to deceive.(5) Offering any kickback, bribe, reward, or benefit     to any person as an inducement to select or to refrain from selecting any health care service, health plan, or health care provider, unless the benefit offered is medically necessary health care or is permitted by the Illinois Department.(6) The use of health care consumer or other     information that is confidential or privileged or that cannot be disclosed to or obtained by the user without violating a State or federal confidentiality law, including:(A) medical records information; and(B) information that identifies the health care         consumer or any member of his or her group as a recipient of any government sponsored or mandated welfare program.(7) The use of any device or artifice in advertising     a health plan or soliciting a health care consumer that misrepresents the solicitor's profession, status, affiliation, or mission.(c) Any person who commits a first violation of this Section is guilty of a  Class  A misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.  Any person who  commits a second or subsequent violation of this Section is guilty of a Class 4  felony and is subject to a fine of not more than $25,000.    (Source: P.A. 90-538, eff. 12-1-97.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

Sec. 8A-17.     Penalties enhanced for persons other than individuals.     If a  person who violates Section 8A-13, 8A-14, 8A-15, or 8A-16 is any person other  than an individual, then that person is subject to a fine of not more than  $50,000 if the violation is a misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $250,000  if the violation is a felony.    (Source: P.A. 90-538, eff. 12-1-97.)
305 ILCS 5/8A-18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article VIIIA - Public Assistance Fraud

(305 ILCS 5/8A-18)Sec. 8A-18. Application assistance fraud; SNAP; AABD; TANF. It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person, including an individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, or joint venture, or any employee or agent of any of those, to assist or represent another person in completing or submitting an application for benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the State's Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD) program, or the State's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program,  in exchange for a portion of the applicant's SNAP, AABD, or TANF benefits or cash or any other form of payment from any other source. An applicant who receives such assistance or representation is not in violation of this Section. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as prohibiting an applicant from receiving such assistance or representation when appealing a denial of an application for SNAP, AABD, or TANF benefits.  (Source: P.A. 98-931, eff. 8-15-14.)
305 ILCS 5/Art. IX heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 ARTICLE IX.      OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES
305 ILCS 5/9-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-1)Sec. 9-1. Declaration of Purpose. It is the purpose  of this Article to aid applicants for and  recipients of public aid under Articles III, IV, V, and VI, to  increase their capacities for self-support, self-care, and responsible  citizenship, and to assist them in maintaining and strengthening family  life. If authorized pursuant to Section 9-8, this Article may be  extended to former and potential recipients and to persons whose income  does not exceed the standard established to determine eligibility for  aid as a medically indigent person under Article V. The Department, with  the written consent of the Governor, may also:(a) extend this Article to individuals and their     families with income closely related to national indices of poverty who have special needs resulting from institutionalization of a family member or conditions that may lead to institutionalization or who live in impoverished areas or in facilities developed to serve persons of low income;(b) establish, where indicated, schedules of payment     for service provided based on ability to pay;(c) provide for the coordinated delivery of the     services described in this Article and related services offered by other public or private agencies or institutions, and cooperate with the Illinois Department on Aging to enable it to properly execute and fulfill its duties pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.01 of the "Illinois Act on the Aging", as now or hereafter amended;(d) provide in-home care services, such as chore and     housekeeping services or homemaker services, to recipients of public aid under Articles IV and VI, the scope and eligibility criteria for such services to be determined by rule;(e) contract with other State agencies for the     purchase of social service under Title XX of the Social Security Act, such services to be provided pursuant to such other agencies' enabling legislation; and(f) cooperate with the Department of Healthcare and     Family Services to provide services to public aid recipients for the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and substance abuse.      (Source: P.A. 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)
305 ILCS 5/9-2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-2)Sec. 9-2.     Guidance and Counseling Services.     Guidance and counseling services shall be provided directly by the  staffs of the Illinois Department, the County Departments, and local  governmental units, or through cooperating governmental and private  agencies which will assist in preventing or overcoming financial  dependency or social maladjustment; in maintaining and strengthening family  life; in assisting parents who are unmarried, divorced or separated to share  in the support and maintenance of their children; in increasing the capacities of  parents or other adults for  attaining or maintaining a decent and healthful standard of living for  themselves and any children they may have under their care; and in  encouraging and aiding parents or other adults to provide children under  their care with maximum opportunities for realizing their full  potentialities for development.In local governmental units receiving State funds, the establishment  of such services and the expenditure of funds therefor shall be subject  to the approval and supervision of the Illinois Department.    (Source: P.A. 81-968.)
305 ILCS 5/9-3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-3)Sec. 9-3.     Rehabilitative Services.The Illinois Department, the County Departments, and local governmental  units shall encourage and assist applicants and recipients to make maximum  use of the facilities of public or private agencies providing  rehabilitative services for persons afflicted with physical, mental or  social disabilities requiring specialized care and treatment.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 122.)
305 ILCS 5/9-4
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

Sec. 9-4. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 86-1381. Repealed by P.A. 95-322, eff. 1-1-08.)
305 ILCS 5/9-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-5)Sec. 9-5.     Educational programs; vocational training and retraining.     The Illinois Department, the County Departments, and local governmental  units shall cooperate with all public or private education and  vocational training or retraining agencies or facilities operating  within this State, or making their services available to residents of  this State, to the end that there may be developed all necessary  education and vocational training or retraining services and facilities  required to improve the skills of persons receiving aid under Articles  III, V, and VI for whom jobs are not immediately available, or  which will provide education, training, and experience for persons who  lack the skills required for employment opportunities as are or may  become available. The education, training, or retraining services and  facilities shall assure that persons receiving this  assistance who are subject to participation shall become enrolled in, and  attend, programs that will lead to graduation from high school or the  equivalent when the Illinois Department determines these  programs will be beneficial to the person in obtaining employment.Participants in any educational or vocational training  program shall be provided with an extra allowance towards the costs of  their participation.    (Source: P.A. 92-111, eff. 1-1-02.)
305 ILCS 5/9-6.01
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-6.01)Sec. 9-6.01.     (Repealed).     (Source: P.A. 86-909.  Repealed by P.A. 92-111, eff. 1-1-02.)
305 ILCS 5/9-6.02
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-6.02)Sec. 9-6.02.     (Repealed).     (Source: P.A. 86-1028.  Repealed by P.A. 92-111, eff. 1-1-02.)
305 ILCS 5/9-6.03
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-6.03)Sec. 9-6.03.     (Repealed).     (Source: P.A. 87-1116.  Repealed by P.A. 92-111, eff. 1-1-02.)
305 ILCS 5/9-6.04
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

Sec. 9-6.04.     (Repealed).     (Source: P.A. 88-170.  Repealed by P.A. 92-111, eff. 1-1-02.)
305 ILCS 5/9-6.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 305 - PUBLIC AID|305 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Public Aid Code.|Article IX - Other Social Services

 (from Ch. 23, par. 9-6.1)Sec. 9-6.1. Housing Education Program.  The Illinois Department shall establish,  either directly or by contract, a pilot project for a housing education  program that will provide persons receiving aid under Articles III, IV, V,  and  VI with instructions in the care and maintenance of dwelling units,  in the essentials of adequate housekeeping, and the problems of urban  living. If in accord with Federal law and regulations governing grants to  this State for public aid purposes, the Department may require recipients  to attend a housing education program. Non-recipients to whom services have  been extended under the provisions of Section 9-8 may also attend and  participate in a housing education program established hereunder.         (Source: P.A. 92-111, eff. 1-1-02; 93-632, eff. 2-1-04.)