OBAMA-HALVORSON-SMITH-TROTTER. 305 ILCS 5/5-5.12a new Amends the medical assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a pharmacy may not charge a Medicare beneficiary more than the Medicaid reimbursement rate for prescription medications, plus an additional dispensing fee. Requires the Department of Public Aid to monitor pharmacies' compliance and to report to the General Assembly. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2004. Effective immediately. FEB-21-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-21-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEALTH MAR-06-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE MAR-06-2001 S COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEALTH MAR-07-2001 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR TROTTER MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary