Bill Status of SB 1498   96th General Assembly


Short Description:  DHFS-MEDICAID-PSYCHIATRIC SRVC

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mattie Hunter, Michael Bond and Ira I. Silverstein-Pamela J. Althoff-A. J. Wilhelmi

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5.27 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning July 1, 2010, reimbursement for child and adult psychiatric services provided by a physician must not be lower than 90% of Medicare reimbursement in accordance with the Medicare payment localities for Illinois. Provides that beginning July 1, 2010, reimbursement for child and adult psychiatric services provided by a licensed health care professional under the Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Program must not be lower than 90% of Medicare reimbursement in accordance with Medicare payment localities for Illinois. Provides that all adjustments shall be made without lowering any rates then in effect that may be higher than the level required by these provisions. Provides that by July 2, 2010, reimbursement rules and policies shall not be more restrictive than Medicare physician payment rules and policies. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
  2/18/2009SenateFirst Reading
  2/18/2009SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/4/2009SenateAssigned to Human Services
  3/4/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Bond
  3/4/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  3/6/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  3/11/2009SenateTo Human Services Subcommittee on Medicaid & Provider Rate Reform
  3/12/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi
  3/13/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die

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