HB5385eng 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB5385 Engrossed LRB094 17834 DRJ 55088 b

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 5-5e as follows:

(305 ILCS 5/5-5e new)

Sec. 5-5e. Autism. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall extend traditional services under the medical assistance program under this Article to individuals with autism. These services shall include, but need not be limited to, applied behavioral therapy, speech services, and other necessary healthcare services.

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