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 Bill Status of HB2577  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAID-AIR AMBULANCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  5/19/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-4.2


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning reimbursement rates for ambulance services, provides that ambulance services includes medical transportation services provided by means of air ambulance. Provides that on and after July 1, 2023, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall increase the base rate of reimbursement for both base charges and mileage charges for medical transportation services provided by means of an air ambulance to a level not lower than 75% of the Medicare ambulance fee schedule rates, by designated Medicare locality, in effect on January 1, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  2/15/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/15/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/1/2023HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
  3/9/2023HouseTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee
  3/10/2023HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
  5/19/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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