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 Bill Status of HB5983  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAID-LONG TERM CARE-PAYMNT

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert Rita

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5.8a-1 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish the Long-Term Care Disproportionate Share Adjustment Program to aid long-term care facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health, under the Nursing Home Care Act, as skilled care or intermediate care facilities that serve a preponderance of Medicaid residents. Further provides that long-term care facilities determined by the Department to qualify for the program shall receive an add-on adjustment to their nursing component rate, which shall be established by rule no later than December 31, 2010 and adjusted annually thereafter. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  2/10/2010HouseFirst Reading
  2/10/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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