MEDICAID-RX DRUGS-PRIOR APPROV

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning pharmacy payments under the Medicaid program, provides that the Department of Public Aid may not impose prior approval requirements for antidepressants or other drugs used in treating serious mental illnesses (deletes the provision allowing imposition of such requirements after conducting an impact study). Requires continuous access to medications. Makes other changes, and makes the provisions concerning prior approval inoperative after December 31, 2006. Effective immediately.