IL SB2113 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-13 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that under the medical assistance program, beginning January 1, 2009, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may reimburse a skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or institution for mental diseases providing long-term care services, based upon patient days reported in the facility's most recent cost report, for spending incurred to provide health care benefits to its employees serving the vulnerable populations residing in the facility, in order to attract and retain a qualified and healthy workforce. Provides that subject to available appropriations, the reimbursement shall be made according to certain criteria. Provides that the reimbursement is subject to audit by the Department and shall be reduced or eliminated in the case of any facility that does not honor its commitment to increase spending to improve the health of its employees or that decreases such spending. Effective July 1, 2009.

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Title

HFS-MEDICAID-NURSING HOMES

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-03-13 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2009-03-11 To Human Services Subcommittee on Medicaid & Provider Rate Reform
2009-03-04 Assigned to Human Services
2009-03-03 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
2009-02-27 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio
2009-02-26 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
2009-02-20 Referred to Assignments
2009-02-20 First Reading
2009-02-20 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

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