House Sponsors: HOLBROOK-MCGUIRE. Short description: MEDICAID-NURSG HOME-INSPECTION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that under the Medicaid program, with respect to facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act, the Department of Public Aid may not initiate or reinstate inspections of care before July 1, 2004. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the Section concerning the inspections of nursing home care does not prohibit a facility from requesting nor the Department of Public Aid from conducting interim inspections of care if the facility meets the requirements outlined in the Department's rules in effect on November 15, 2001. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois Department of Public Aid) The Department estimates that evaluating the services delivered to Medicaid clients in long term care facilities could decrease expenditures in the Medical Assistance Program by $17.5 million annually; administrative costs to the Department may cost up to $1 million annually. The Department is preparing to conduct IOCs as a component of the Governor's actions for balancing the budget. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status