Bill Status of HB 5289   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT-QMHP

House Sponsors
Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl and Lindsey LaPointe

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/31/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 1305/1-41 new
305 ILCS 5/5-50.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to approval by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, both the fee-for service and managed care medical assistance programs shall reimburse qualified mental health professionals for hours spent supervising students and interns. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a fee schedule for the covered services. Requires the Department to apply, by January 1, 2025, for any necessary federal waivers or approvals to implement the provisions of the amendatory Act. Requires the Department to submit to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules a rulemaking proposal to implement the provisions of the amendatory Act as soon as practicable but no later than 6 months after the Department receives federal approval to reimburse qualified mental health professionals for hours spent supervising students and interns. Defines "qualified mental health professional". Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that upon the receipt of all necessary federal waivers or approvals by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services as provided under the amendatory Act, the Department of Human Services shall reimburse qualified mental health professionals for hours spent supervising students and interns. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2024HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
  3/27/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  3/27/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  3/27/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/2/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
  4/4/2024HouseTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee
  4/4/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 To Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee
  4/5/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024
  5/7/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  5/7/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/13/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
  5/24/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 27, 2024
  5/26/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2024
  5/31/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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