HB3085 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB3085

Introduced 2/17/2023, by Rep. Anna Moeller

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

305 ILCS 5/5-5.06f new

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Medicaid rates set forth in the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' therapy provider fee schedule for reimbursement of occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists shall be no less than the reimbursement rates set forth in the Medicare fee schedule for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Effective immediately.

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 5-5.06f as follows:

(305 ILCS 5/5-5.06f new)

Sec. 5-5.06f. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy services; reimbursement rates. Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, the Medicaid rates set forth in the Department's therapy provider fee schedule for reimbursement of occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists shall be no less than the reimbursement rates set forth in the Medicare fee schedule for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.