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Rep. Theresa Mah

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Co-sponsor SB 3991
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
HIGHER ED SAVINGS PROGRAM

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program. Provides that the State Treasurer may make supplementary deposits to children in financially insecure households if sufficient funds are available. Provides that the State Treasurer shall annually prepare a report that includes a summary of the Program operations for the preceding fiscal year, including, among other items, the rate of seed deposits claimed, and, to the extent data is reported and available, the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic data of beneficiaries and of children in financially insecure households who may receive automatic bonus deposits. Provides that such other information that is relevant to make a full disclosure of the operations of the Program and Fund may also be reported. Makes conforming changes.

Signed into law Jun 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4556
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
OVERDOSE PREVENTION-SUPPLIES

Amends the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act. Provides that a pharmacist or physician may dispense drug adulterant testing supplies, such as reagents, test strips, or quantification instruments, to any person. Provides that no employee or volunteer of or participant in a program established under the Act or any employee or customer of a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, or other health care facility or medical office dispensing drug adulterant testing supplies in accordance with the Act shall be charged with or prosecuted for possession of specified materials. Provides that a law enforcement officer who, acting on good faith, arrests or charges a person who is thereafter determined to be entitled to immunity from prosecution shall not be subject to civil liability for the arrest or filing of charges. Provides that any record of a person that is created or obtained for use by a needle and hypodermic syringe access program or by a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, or other health care facility or medical office in connection with the dispensing of drug adulterant testing supplies must be kept confidential. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 710/15 new 410 ILCS 710/20 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes provisions regarding waiver of criminal penalties and confidentiality. Restores language prohibiting employees or volunteers of or participants in a program established under the Act from being charged with or prosecuted for possession of certain items. Removes references to reagents, test strips, and quantification instruments. Provides that no quantity of drug adulterant testing supplies greater than necessary to conduct 5 assays of substances suspected of containing adulterants shall be dispensed in any single transaction. Removes language providing that the amendatory Act is effective immediately. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that provisions regarding the dispensing of drug adulterant testing supplies apply to advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. Provides that the amendatory Act is effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 3682
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
NURSING HOMES-DIRECTORY

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that the Directory published each year by the Department of Public Health for each public health region listing facilities shall contain the facility website address, if any. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 210 ILCS 45/2-207 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-207 Adds reference to: New Act 305 ILCS 5/5-5 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Reducing Cervical Cancer and Saving Lives Act. Provides that hospitals, outpatient departments, clinics, mobile units, or other entities that provide a cervical cancer screening service shall prepare a written report of the results of any cervical cancer screening service provided to a patient. Requires a summary of the written report to be sent directly to the patient in terms easily understood by a lay person. Provides that the Department of Public Health, in collaboration with experts in cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening, shall develop suggested cervical cancer screening reporting language, in terms easily understood by a lay person, to be sent to patients with the summary of the written report. Requires the Department to establish a pilot program to provide for the administration of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to persons enrolled in the Department's Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and who meet other specified requirements. Requires the pilot program to be implemented no later than July 1, 2024. Allows lead agencies of the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program to participate in the pilot program. Repeals the provisions regarding the pilot program on June 30, 2027. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall provide coverage and reimbursement for a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that is approved for marketing by the Food and Drug Administration for specified persons. Requires the Department to disallow any preauthorization requirements for the administration of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Makes other changes.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3118
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
EPA-PYRETHROID PESTICIDES

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a pyrethroid pesticide may only be applied by a commercial applicator for commercial or residential use if an evidence-based model of application complying with specified requirements is used. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules creating a process meeting specified requirements for the licensure of commercial applicators for residential treatment of pyrethroid pesticides. Provides that the Agency may adopt any rules it deems necessary to implement and administer the amendatory provisions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 415 ILCS 5/21.8 new Adds reference to: 415 ILCS 60/4 415 ILCS 60/13.4 new 415 ILCS 60/13.5 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Defines "barrier mosquitocide" and "barrier mosquitocide treatment". Prohibits the application of a barrier mosquitocide by a commercial applicator between October 15 an April 15 unless (1) the Department of Agriculture determines, as a part of a rulemaking proceeding, that there is evidence of a significant unmet need for the commercial application of barrier mosquitocides between October 15 and April 15 due to the abundance of target mosquito populations in the State during that period or (2) the barrier mosquitocide treatment is made for public health purposes by or on behalf of a mosquito abatement district, public health department, township, municipality, or other unit of local government. Requires a commercial applicator of barrier mosquitocides to meet specified minimum requirements regarding the application of barrier mosquitocides. Requires the Department to adopt rules to expand its existing commercial applicator licensure and testing program to include training in the residential application of barrier mosquitocides. Provides that the Department may partner with the University of Illinois to develop and administer a voluntary continuing education curriculum to include in-depth pollinator and ecological protection. Prohibits the installation or use of a residential automatic pesticide misting system in the State. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2023. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Specifies that a product that is exempt from registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (or rules adopted under that Act) is not a barrier mosquitocide. Provides that no commercial applicator shall apply a barrier mosquitocide between October 16 and April 14 (rather than between October 15 and April 15).

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 4665
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST-SUNSET

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; other activities subject to licensure; exemptions; the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board; examinations; qualifications; inactive status; use of title; investigation, notice, and hearing; record of hearing; motion for rehearing; orders and certified copies; certification of records and receipt; and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Repeals provisions concerning Social Security Numbers on license application; rosters; and surrender of license. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 30/5 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5 225 ILCS 30/10 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10 225 ILCS 30/12 new 225 ILCS 30/17 225 ILCS 30/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20 225 ILCS 30/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30 225 ILCS 30/35 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35 225 ILCS 30/40 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40 225 ILCS 30/45 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45 225 ILCS 30/70 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70 225 ILCS 30/75 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75 225 ILCS 30/80 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80 225 ILCS 30/105 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105 225 ILCS 30/110 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110 225 ILCS 30/125 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125 225 ILCS 30/140 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140 225 ILCS 30/165 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165 225 ILCS 30/175 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175 225 ILCS 30/37 rep. 225 ILCS 30/90 rep. 225 ILCS 30/150 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 30/5 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5 225 ILCS 30/10 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10 225 ILCS 30/12 new 225 ILCS 30/15 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-15 225 ILCS 30/15.5 225 ILCS 30/17 225 ILCS 30/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20 225 ILCS 30/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30 225 ILCS 30/35 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35 225 ILCS 30/40 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40 225 ILCS 30/45 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45 225 ILCS 30/70 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70 225 ILCS 30/75 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75 225 ILCS 30/76 new 225 ILCS 30/80 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80 225 ILCS 30/100 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-100 225 ILCS 30/105 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105 225 ILCS 30/110 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110 225 ILCS 30/125 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125 225 ILCS 30/140 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140 225 ILCS 30/165 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165 225 ILCS 30/175 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175 225 ILCS 30/37 rep. 225 ILCS 30/90 rep. 225 ILCS 30/150 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill and makes the following changes. Includes various additions and changes to the definitions. Provides that no person may provide, offer to provide, or attempt to provide medical nutrition therapy whether for remuneration or hold oneself out as a licensed dietitian nutritionist or qualified provider of nutrition care services unless the person is licensed in accordance with the Act. Provides that any person who provides, offers to provide, attempts to provide, or holds oneself out as qualified, licensed, or being able to provide medical nutrition therapy or holds oneself out as licensed or qualified to practice dietetics and nutrition without being licensed under the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. Provides that the Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all unlicensed activity. Provides that the civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. Provides that a licensed dietitian nutritionist may order patient or resident diets. Provides updated provisions concerning exemptions from the Act. Provides that 4 (instead of 2) of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board members shall be a registered dietitian. Includes updated provisions on qualifications for a dietitian nutritionist. Provides that an individual licensed as a dietitian in the State as of the effective date of the Act shall be eligible to maintain and renew a license as a licensed dietitian nutritionist in the State consistent with the Act if the individual meets the renewal requirements set forth in the Act. Provides that the use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give an individual the right to practice dietetics or nutrition or provide medical nutrition therapy unless the individual is licensed under the Act. Provides for the use of an order enjoining a violation or enforcing compliance under this Act by the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 4979
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
PREPAID FUNERAL/BURIAL

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insured or any other person who may be the owner of rights under a policy of life insurance may make an irrevocable assignment of all or a part of his or her rights under the policy to a funeral home in accordance with a specified provision of the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. Provides that a policy owner who executes a designation beneficiary form irrevocably waives and cannot exercise certain rights. Amends the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. In a provision concerning pre-need contracts funded through the purchase of a life insurance policy or tax-deferred annuity contract, provides that nothing shall prohibit the purchaser from irrevocably assigning ownership of the policy or annuity to a person or trust or from irrevocably assigning the benefits of the policy or annuity to a funeral home for the purpose of obtaining favorable consideration for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, or another public assistance program. Requires the insured or any other person who may be the owner of rights under the policy of whole life insurance to sign a guaranteed pre-need contract with the provider that describes the cost of the goods and services to be provided upon the person's death, up to $6,774, except that any portion of a contract that clearly represents the purchase of burial space is exempt regardless of value. Amends the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision requiring the Department of Human Services to exempt certain prepaid funeral or burial contracts from consideration when making an eligibility determination for medical assistance, provides that at any time after submitting an application for medical assistance and before the Department makes a final determination of eligibility, an applicant may use available resources to purchase one of the exempted prepaid funeral or burial contracts. Exempts up to $6,774 (rather than $5,874) in funds under an irrevocable prepaid funeral or burial contract when determining an individual's resources and eligibility for medical assistance. Contains provisions concerning exemptions; irrevocable designation of beneficiary forms; and other matters. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/245.3 new 225 ILCS 45/2a 225 ILCS 45/2b new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision requiring the Department of Human Services to exempt certain prepaid funeral or burial contracts from consideration when making an eligibility determination for medical assistance, provides that at any time after submitting an application for medical assistance and before a final determination of eligibility has been made by the Department, an applicant may use available resources to purchase one of the exempted prepaid funeral or burial contracts. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 5/245.3 new 225 ILCS 45/2a 225 ILCS 45/2b new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insured or any other person who may be the owner of rights under a policy of life insurance may make an irrevocable assignment of all or a part of his or her rights under the policy to a funeral home in accordance with a specified provision of the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. Provides that a policy owner who executes a designation beneficiary form irrevocably waives and cannot exercise certain rights. Amends the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. In a provision concerning pre-need contracts funded through the purchase of a life insurance policy or tax-deferred annuity contract, provides that nothing shall prohibit the purchaser from irrevocably assigning ownership of the policy or annuity to a person or trust or from irrevocably assigning the benefits of the policy or annuity to a funeral home for the purpose of obtaining favorable consideration for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, or another public assistance program. Requires the insured or any other person who may be the owner of rights under an existing policy of life insurance to sign a guaranteed pre-need contract with the provider that describes the cost of the funeral goods and services to be provided upon the person's death, up to $7,248, except that any portion of a contract that clearly represents the purchase of burial space, as that term is defined for purposes of the Supplemental Security Income program, is exempt regardless of value. Provides that the form to effectuate the irrevocable assignment and thereby provide for the irrevocable designation of beneficiary of one or more life insurance policies shall be prepared by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services or such form, approved by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, that has been prepared by an insurance company licensed to operate in the State of Illinois. Contains provisions concerning disclosure statements under pre-need contracts with cash advances; the distribution of proceeds under a life insurance policy upon the death of the insured; and other matters. Amends the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that at any time prior to or after submitting an application for medical assistance and before a final determination of eligibility has been made, an applicant may use available resources to purchase one of the prepaid funeral or burial contracts exempted under the Article. Provides that existing life insurance policies are exempt if there has been an irrevocable assignment in compliance with a specified provision under the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. Requires a person to sign a contract with a funeral home, which is licensed under the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act, that describes the cost of the funeral goods and services to be provided upon the person's death, up to $7,248, except that any portion of a contract that clearly represents the purchase of burial space, as that term is defined for purposes of the Supplemental Security Income program, is exempt regardless of value. Provides that the amount shall be adjusted annually for any increase in the Consumer Price Index. Requires the licensed funeral home to which the life insurance policy benefits have been irrevocably assigned to retain copies for inspection by the Comptroller and to report annually to the Comptroller certain information. Provides that certain provisions under the amendatory Act shall be subject to federal approval. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for any necessary federal waivers or approvals to implement certain changes made under the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3949
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
IDPH-HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDER

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Defines "homeless service provider" to mean a person or entity who provides services to homeless persons under any of the programs of or identified by the Department of Human Services. Requires the Department of Public Health to consider all homeless service providers in the State to be essential critical infrastructure workers under specified guidance from the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Provides that the Department shall ensure that homeless service providers qualify for the same priority benefits afforded to health care organizations and frontline workers by the State, including federal COVID-19 relief funding, personal protective equipment, and vaccinations. Provides for repeal of the provisions on January 1, 2023. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes language providing for repeal of the provisions on January 1, 2023. Provides that the Department of Public Health may adopt rules for the implementation and administration of the provisions and to ensure that homeless service providers are considered essential critical infrastructure workers in the event of a pandemic. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the Department of Public Health shall ensure that homeless service providers qualify for the same priority benefits afforded to frontline workers (rather than health care organizations and frontline workers) by the State. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 2310/2310-431 new Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2310/2310-434 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Adds a statement of purpose. Requires the Department of Public Health to consider all homeless service providers in the State to be essential critical infrastructure workers in accordance with the most recent guidance from the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (rather than under the Agency's "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers Guidance Version 4.0"). Provides that during a federally-designated public health emergency or a public health disaster declared by a proclamation issued by the Governor under specified provisions of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, the Department and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency shall offer recommendations to their local counterparts encouraging them to consider homeless service providers when making determinations about providing assistance.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 302
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
LINCOLN LIBRARY-ST HISTORIAN

Amends the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Act. Provides that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Act, to the extent that there is a conflict between the provisions of Executive Order 2017-1 and the Act, supersedes the Executive Order, and shall be controlling. Provides that the position of State Historian is now an honorary position, and specifies new duties of the honorary State Historian. Transfers previously held duties and requirements of the State Historian under the Act to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and its Executive Director. Removes provision requiring the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation to mutually cooperate to establish a working group for specified purposes. Removes provision allowing the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to have hiring and appointing power over specified personnel. Repeals the State Historical Library Act. Repeals the Illinois Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Act. Makes conforming changes concerning the State Historian. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 3475/20 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Act. Provides that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Act, to the extent that there is a conflict between the provisions of Executive Order 2017-1 and the Act, supersedes the Executive Order, and shall be controlling. Provides that the Governor in consultation with the Board of Trustees of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois Historical Society shall appoint the Illinois State Historian (currently, appointed by the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum). Provides for qualifications and term requirements of the Illinois State Historian. Transfers previously held duties and requirements of the State Historian under the Act to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and its Executive Director. Removes provision requiring the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation to mutually cooperate to establish a working group for specified purposes. Removes provision allowing the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to have hiring and appointing power over specified personnel. Repeals the State Historical Library Act. Repeals the Illinois Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Act. Makes conforming changes.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 702
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SR HOUSING RESIDENTS COUNCIL

Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 320 ILCS 30/1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 105/4.04b new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that the purpose of the Senior Housing Residents' Advisory Council established under the amendatory Act is to create a space and opportunity for senior Illinoisans to connect with each other and meet with representatives from the Department on Aging and the Department of Public Health in order to share their ideas on how the State can improve the quality of life for its senior residents. Provides that the Council will also give senior Illinoisans the opportunity to share their findings and recommendations on targeted services and supports for seniors with the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that the Council is created in the Department on Aging and shall consist of 20 members, including seniors who reside in affordable housing developments and assisted living facilities and seniors who come from each region of the State. Provides that the Council shall meet quarterly beginning no later than January 1, 2023 and shall thereafter meet on the date of each quarterly meeting with personnel from the Department of Public Health and the Department on Aging. Requires all meetings to be open to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Permits the Council to form subcommittees that can meet more frequently than once per quarter. Provides that members of the Council shall receive no compensation for their service but shall be reimbursed for any necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from appropriations made by the General Assembly for that purpose. Provides that the Council has the following duties: (i) identify barriers to seniors feeling supported by and connected to their communities; (ii) evaluate available resources and services for seniors; (iii) evaluate State outreach to seniors; and (iv) evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on congregate living arrangements for seniors. Requires the Council to submit its first written report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than December 31 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Provides that the reports shall contain the results of the Council's findings and evaluations and shall include advice and recommendations on (1) how best to disseminate information to seniors on available supports and services through the use of State agency websites, informational materials, and outreach; (2) how to ensure of the availability of targeted services for seniors and to eliminate any gaps in services for seniors; and (3) how to improve State policy concerning seniors and congregate living arrangements for seniors in response to COVID-19. Provides that the Council shall terminate and dissolve after it submits its third report on December 31, 2025. Repeals the new provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Expands membership on the Senior Housing Residents' Advisory Council to include one senior, appointed by the Department on Aging, who lives in one of the following counties: DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 4941
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
INS CD-CONTRACTING PROCEDURES

Amends the Accident and Health Insurance Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning contracting procedures, replaces language concerning changes to the fee schedule with language providing that an insurer, health maintenance organization, independent practice association, or physician hospital organization shall provide all contracted health care professionals or health care providers with notice of any changes to the fee schedule at least 90 days before the effective date of the change, that the right to advance notice of changes to the fee schedule cannot be waived by the health care professional or provider, and that changes to the fee schedule cannot be applied retroactively from the effective date of the changes. Provides that if the changes to the fee schedule include a reduction in fees greater than 3% of the Medicare rate established for the current calendar year, the health care professional or health care provider may propose alternative changes to the fee schedule. Provides that any changes to the fee schedule must be final at least 30 days before the effective date of the changes. Provides that fee schedule information must be provided directly to the contracted health care professional or health care provider (rather than may be made available) by mail, e-mail, or telephone, and that this information may also be provided by newsletter, website listing, or other reasonable method. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2023, with respect to nonroutine changes to the fee schedule, the insurer, health maintenance organization, independent practice association, or physician hospital organization shall provide all contracted health care professionals or health care providers impacted by the nonroutine change with notice of the change at least 60 days before the effective date of the change, that the right to advance notice of nonroutine changes to the fee schedule may not be waived by the health care professional or provider, and that, for nonroutine changes, the information directing the health care professional or health care provider to the information provided by newsletter, website listing, or other reasonable method shall be provided by email or, if requested by the health care professional or health care provider, by mail. Defines "nonroutine change". Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that health maintenance organizations that provide or arrange for and pay or reimburse for the cost of any health care services for persons who are enrolled in the medical assistance programs under the Illinois Public Aid Code shall comply with provider notification requirements established by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors
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