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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Insurance Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act. Provides that the fee schedule for each of these programs must be competitive with those of non-governmental, third-party health insurance programs. Provides that (i) reimbursement for any service must not be lower than Medicare reimbursement in effect on December 31, 2007; (ii) the fee schedule must be decreased or increased every January 1 corresponding to the decrease or increase in the Consumer Price Index for medical care published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but in no case more than 4% per year; and (iii) payment for services must be made within 30 days after receipt of a bill or claim for payment. Effective July 1, 2008.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Insurance Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that (i) beginning on January 1, 2009, the fee schedule for each of these programs for any physician service must not be lower than Medicare reimbursement in accordance with the Medicare payment localities for Illinois; (ii) reimbursement rules and policies shall not be more restrictive than Medicare physician payment rules and policies; and (iii) payment for services must be made within 30 days after receipt of a bill or claim for payment. Provides that there is no 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. Effective immediately.
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