HB1249 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB1249

Introduced 1/31/2023, by Rep. Steven Reick

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

305 ILCS 5/5-5i new

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to increase by 5% reimbursement rates for speech therapy services, physical therapy services, and occupational therapy services beginning July 1, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public aid.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by adding Section 5-5i as follows:

(305 ILCS 5/5-5i new)

Sec. 5-5i. Rate increase for speech, physical, and occupational therapy services. Beginning July 1, 2023, the Department shall increase reimbursement rates for speech therapy services, physical therapy services, and occupational therapy services by 5%.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2023.