Illinois HB2541 expands the definition of developmental disability to include Prader-Willi syndrome.
HB2541 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to include Prader-Willi syndrome as a developmental disability. This change affects eligibility for services and assessments related to developmental disabilities. Persons diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome are exempt from cognitive functioning or IQ assessments for determining eligibility for home-based and community-based services.
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