HB5105 - 104th General Assembly

DHFS-CHILDREN'S SPECILTY HOSP
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5e.3 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for dates of service on and after January 1, 2027, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must increase the base per diem rate for inpatient general acute services for children's specialty hospitals that are not eligible for payments under the hospital assessment programs under the Hospital Provider Funding Article of the Code. Provides that the increase must consider the difference between children's specialty hospitals receiving hospital assessment payments and how to make rates more comparable. Permits the Department to consider spreading the increase over 3 calendar years. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee