MEDICAID-HOSPITAL RATES

Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services in effect January 1, 2024 under the All Patient Refined-Diagnosis Related Groups system shall be increased by 10%; and reimbursement rates for outpatient hospital services in effect January 1, 2024 under the Enhanced Ambulatory Procedure Grouping system shall be increased by 10%. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to take all actions necessary to ensure the rate increases are in effect for dates of service on and after January 1, 2025, including publishing all appropriate public notices, applying for federal approval of amendments to the Illinois Title XIX State Plan, and adopting administrative rules if necessary. Effective immediately.