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HB3214 - 104th General Assembly
DHFS-MEDICARE PART A BUY-IN
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Anna Moeller, Margaret Croke, Nicolle Grasse and Hoan HuynhSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Laura Fine - Cristina Castro)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to study the impact to the State and recipients of entering into a Medicare Part A Buy-In Agreement for qualified Medicare beneficiaries with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Provides that no later than January 1, 2026, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly about executing a Medicare Part A Buy-In Agreement. Requires the report to reflect that it is the policy of the State of Illinois to reduce administrative burden to applicants and recipients in programs under the Code, and to promote the health, well-being, and economic security of low-income older adults and people with disabilities in its medical programs. Requires the Department to consult with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and relevant State agencies, including the Department on Aging, and conduct stakeholder engagement. Provides that the report shall outline the methodology used by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and shall include relevant findings, including potential cost savings to recipients and reductions in administrative burden, and a synopsis of discussions with interested stakeholders. Provides that the report shall contain recommendations for further action to facilitate accountability and to achieve the policy objectives outlined in the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to prepare (rather than submit) its report about executing a Medicare Part A Buy-In Agreement. Provides that the report shall be completed and posted on the Department's website by no later than July 1, 2026 (rather than January 1, 2026) and a copy of the report shall be sent to the Secretary of Human Services and other relevant stakeholders.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Human Services Committee |
| 3/11/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 3/11/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/13/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee |
| 3/19/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000 |
| 4/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 4/16/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh |
| 4/23/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Health and Human Services |
| 4/30/2025 | Senate | Do Pass Health and Human Services; 008-000-000 |
| 4/30/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025 |
| 5/01/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/01/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025 |
| 5/20/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 6/20/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Effective Date August 15, 2025 |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0286 |