Another Bob Farley class action settlement.
Read the AGREEMENT
Press release below.
Tony
NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WITH
A MENTAL HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL DISORDER
Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr. is pleased to announce that on September 6, 2016, Federal Judge Jorge L. Alonso has given preliminary approval of a Class Action Settlement concerning all Medicaid eligible children under the age of 21 in the State of Illinois who have been diagnosed with a mental health or behavioral disorder and needs intensive Home and Community Based Services to treat their disorders.
The Settlement was reached to resolve a lawsuit filed by Robert H. Farley, Jr. in Federal Court in 2011. The lawsuit claims that the Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (“HFS”) violated federal laws, by failing to provide medically necessary community based mental health and behavioral services as required under Medicaid and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Settlement Agreement requires the State of Illinois to insure the availability of services, supports and other resources so that the children can receive the appropriate treatment for their mental health or behavioral disorders. Children served will receive an Individual Plan of Care that will set forth the specific services that will be provided to the child, including the frequency, intensity and providers of such services.
On December 21, 2016 Judge Alonso will conduct a Fairness Hearing to determine
whether the terms of the Settlement Agreement are fair, reasonable, and adequate, and should be approved by the Court.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please email Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr., at farleylaw@aol.com or call at 630-369-0103.
Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org