IL SB3542

Exempts foster children age 6 and younger who participate in the Family Case Management program from Illinois's Medicaid managed care program for services provided by local health departments, federally qualified health centers, and community-based agencies.

Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to refer eligible foster children to the Department of Human Services for participation in Family Case Management services including prenatal care, early and periodic screening/diagnosis/treatment, immunizations, lead screenings, nutritional support, and specialized services for families with additional needs.

Provides that referred foster children shall receive case management services involving individualized assessment of needs, service planning, referral, monitoring, and advocacy to help clients access appropriate services.

Establishes legislative findings that the ages 0-6 are critical for child development, that family case management services improve health outcomes and lower infant morbidity and mortality, and that foster children under 5 are automatically eligible for WIC services regardless of foster parent income.