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Williams Consent Decree
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Psychiatry·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Williams Consent Decree requires Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs) to provide access to NAMI outreach staff and resident reviewers for evaluating mental health patients' transition to community-based care. Facilities must provide space, time, and access to patients and their records for this evaluation process.
Action Required
SMHRFs only: Ensure facility policies allow NAMI outreach staff and resident reviewers access to Williams Class Members (patients with serious mental illness) and their medical records. Designate appropriate private meeting spaces and establish relationships with NAMI staff to facilitate patient evaluations for community transition services.