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 Bill Status of HB5893  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAID-PRESCRIPTION MEDS

House Sponsors
Rep. Lou Lang

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on or after July 1, 2018, all FDA approved prescription medications that are recognized by a generally accepted standard medical reference as effective in the treatment of conditions specified in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association must be covered under both fee-for-service and managed care medical assistance programs for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance and shall not be subject to any (i) utilization control, (ii) prior authorization mandate, or (iii) lifetime restriction limit mandate.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/25/2018HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang
  5/25/2018HouseFirst Reading
  5/25/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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