- a) Demonstrate and maintain residence in Illinois as defined in Section 2-10 of the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/2-10);
- b) Be eligible for comprehensive medical benefits under Illinois Medical Assistance Program pursuant to Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5);
c) Be under the age of 21;
- d) Demonstrate a Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED), as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 139.115(e)(1), or have been diagnosed with a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), based on the DSM-5; and
- e) Demonstrate a degree of emotional and mental disturbance which substantially interferes with, or substantially limits, the individual's ability to function in the family, school, or community setting.
To be determined eligible for the Children's Mental Health Home and Community Based Services (CMH-HCBS), the individual seeking services must meet all the following criteria: