1. a) Introduction

   An application for permit shall be made to the Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) and shall contain such information as HFSRB deems necessary [20 ILCS 3960/6(a)]. The applicant is responsible for addressing all pertinent review criteria that relate to the scope of a construction or modification project or to a project for the acquisition of major medical equipment. Applicable review criteria may include, but are not limited to, general review criteria, discontinuation, category of service criteria, and financial and economic feasibility criteria. Applications for permits shall be processed, classified and reviewed in accordance with all applicable HFSRB rules. HFSRB shall consider a project's conformance with all applicable review criteria in evaluating applications and in determining whether a permit should be issued.

2. b) Definition of Terms

   Definitions pertaining to this Part are contained in the Act, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 1100 and 1130, and various Sections of this Part. HFSRB's operational rules relating to the processing and review of applications for permit are contained in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.

3. c) Referenced Statutes

   1. 1) Illinois Statutes

      1. A) Alternative Health Care Delivery Act [210 ILCS 3]
      2. B) Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act [210 ILCS 5]
      3. C) Birth Center Licensing Act [210 ILCS 170]

   2. D) Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20]

      1. E) Community Benefits Act [210 ILCS 76]
      2. F) Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act [225 ILCS 30]
      3. G) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act [210 ILCS 50]
      4. H) Hospital Licensing Act [210 ILCS 85]
      5. I) Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100]
      6. J) Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act [20 ILCS 3960]
      7. K) Nursing Home Care Act [210 ILCS 45]

   3. 2) Federal Statutes

      1. A) Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254E)
      2. B) Social Security Act – Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. 1395)
      3. C) Social Security Act – Title XIX (42 U.S.C. 1396)
      4. D) Social Security Act Amendments of 1982 (PL 92-603) (42 U.S.C. 1329)

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 8945, effective June 13, 2024)