Bill Status of HB2558  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  MEDICAID-MFTD-RATE STUDY

House Sponsors
Rep. Maura Hirschauer - Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-2b


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning provider reimbursement rates for services provided to medically fragile and technology dependent children, provides that by December 31, 2025, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall conduct a rate evaluation to study the soundness of the rate paid for private duty nursing services. Requires the Department to contract with an outside entity to conduct this study or utilize one of its existing contractors to conduct this evaluation. Provides that the contractor shall consult with Department-enrolled private duty providers to ensure the accuracy of this study as it is being created. Requires the study to include, at a minimum, a comparison of rates paid by other states for similar services and the cost of providing similar care in an institutional setting. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/2/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez