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 Bill Status of SB2531  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAID-NURSING HOME RATES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Iris Y. Martinez and Gary Forby

House Sponsors
(Rep. Daniel V. Beiser)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5.21


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning a workgroup formed by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services in connection with Medicaid nursing home rates, provides that the workgroup shall oversee the implementation of (instead of implement) a reimbursement methodology based upon the federally mandated resident assessment instrument. Provides that the workgroup shall meet at the call of the Director of Healthcare and Family Services. Provides that the workgroup shall prepare additional recommendations as requested.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning a reimbursement methodology under the medical assistance program, provides that on January 15, 2009 and every January 15 thereafter, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall notify the Governor and the General Assembly of the status of the full implementation of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) reimbursement methodology and the cost report year on which the current support component of the reimbursement rate is based.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  2/28/2008SenateAssigned to Human Services
  3/6/2008SenateDo Pass Human Services; 008-000-000
  3/6/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 11, 2008
  3/6/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby
  3/12/2008SenateSecond Reading
  3/12/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 13, 2008
  4/9/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/9/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  4/15/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services
  4/16/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Human Services; 007-000-000
  4/16/2008SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/16/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Martinez
  4/16/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  4/16/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  4/17/2008HouseArrived in House
  4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  5/1/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  5/1/2008HouseFirst Reading
  5/1/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/19/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008
  5/19/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008
  5/28/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee
  5/28/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
  5/28/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000
  5/28/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/28/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/28/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/30/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  5/30/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01
  5/30/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 31, 2008
  5/31/2008SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Non-Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  7/1/2008SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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