MEDICAID-MANAGED CARE PILOT

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in State fiscal year 2007, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall implement a pilot mandatory managed care program requiring recipients to enroll with a managed care organization under contract with the Department. Provides that the program shall be implemented in at least 4 contiguous counties determined suitable for a managed care organization-based managed care system using objective criteria. Sets forth features that the program must include, including criteria for evaluating potential managed care organization contractors. Effective immediately.