DHFS-OPIOID OVERDOSE-INPATIENT
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to ensure that patients experiencing opioid-related overdose or withdrawal are admitted on inpatient status, rather than observation status, for at least 48 hours from the time of admittance to a safety-net hospital. Prohibits managed care organizations from denying inpatient coverage to safety-net hospitals for patients presenting with opioid overdose or withdrawal diagnosis for at least 48 hours from the time of admittance.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2023
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 19, 2021
House · Reported by committee
To Special Issues (AP) Subcommittee
Mar 9, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee
Feb 19, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Camille Lilly
DDemocratic
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