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 Bill Status of HB0755  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAID-SUBSTANCE ABUSE SRVCS

House Sponsors
Rep. Constance A. Howard

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

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5from Ch. 23, par. 5-5


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Public Aid to provide coverage of comprehensive and appropriate substance abuse treatment services to persons who are eligible for Medicaid. Provides that a person who is eligible for Medicaid is entitled to receive comprehensive and appropriate substance abuse treatment services on demand, without being placed on a waiting list other than as required by the schedule of the provider of the services. Provides that the services may be provided by a local substance abuse treatment provider licensed by the Department of Human Services or by a licensed hospital that provides substance abuse treatment services. Effective January 1, 2008.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Constance A. Howard
  2/7/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  2/6/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/14/2008HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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