IL HB3977 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on February 21 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-05-19 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for purposes of preventing a potential mental health diagnosis when mental health symptoms are present and to enable early treatment, Therapy and Counseling - Brief Intervention Services (Code H0004 TF TL) shall be covered under the medical assistance program for children under 21, and for adults ages 21 and older, who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Provides that completion of an Integrated Assessment and Treatment Planning service shall not be required (given the short duration of services). Provides that, at a minimum, up to 8 clinical sessions not to exceed 90 minutes per session shall be permitted. Provides that such services shall be permitted to be delivered by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts; or a qualified mental health professional or mental health professional under the direction of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Sets forth certain billing codes that must be used when billing for therapy and counseling services. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for federal approval if necessary. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.

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Title

MEDICAID-THERAPY & COUNSELING

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-05-19HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2023-05-19HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2023-03-22HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
2023-03-21HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2023-03-21HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2023-03-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
2023-03-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2023-03-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2023-03-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
2023-03-16HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
2023-03-10HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
2023-03-09HouseTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee
2023-02-28HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
2023-02-21HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2023-02-21HouseFirst Reading
2023-02-21HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
30555-47New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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