Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that for any particular service, procedure, or item provided to an uninsured patient, a hospital must accept as payment in full an amount equal to 110% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for that service, procedure, or item. Provides that a hospital must provide an uninsured patient with an itemized bill that fully discloses the net amount due from the patient as payment in full. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in provisions concerning venue.
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning creation of the Board.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that each tax bill must include information that certain taxpayers may be eligible for tax exemptions, abatements, and other assistance programs and that, for more information, taxpayers should consult with the office of their township or county collector and with the Illinois Department of Revenue. Authorizes counties to establish and operate a homestead protection program under which the county treasurer may make payments from the indemnity fund to pay the delinquent taxes, along with all associated fees and interest, on the primary residence of eligible taxpayers. Provides that the county treasurer shall have a lien on the property in the amount of the assistance provided. Sets forth requirements for the program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the primary powers of banks.
Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the deposit of books, bills, documents, and papers with the Secretary of State.
Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning administrative rules.
Amends the Veterans' Employment Representative Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the qualifications and duties of a Veterans' Employment Representative.
Amends the Veterans Preference Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a preference given to veterans in employment and appointment to fill certain public works positions.
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of the term "employment".