MEDICAID-PROSTHETIC DEVICES

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, coverage required under a Medicaid managed care plan for custom prosthetic and orthotic devices shall be no less favorable than the terms and conditions that apply to substantially all medical and surgical benefits provided under the plan or coverage. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to set a rate of reimbursement payable by contracted managed care organizations to contracted, in-network providers for custom prosthetic and orthotic devices at a rate no less than the Medicare rate for the year minus 6%. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall not be construed to allow the Department or its contracted managed care organizations to enter into sole source contracts for the provision of custom prosthetic or orthotic devices to recipients of medical assistance or Medicaid managed care enrollees. Effective immediately.