Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that the definition of "practice of pharmacy" includes the initiation, dispensing, or administration of drugs, laboratory tests, assessments, referrals, and consultations for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis. Provides that as applicable to the State's Medicaid program and other payers, patient care services ordered and administered by a pharmacist shall be covered and reimbursed at no less than 85% of the rate that the services are covered and reimbursed when ordered or administered by physicians. Provides that a pharmacist shall provide patient care services for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis to a patient after satisfying specified requirements. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that specified provisions concerning coverage of patient care services provided by a pharmacist shall apply to all patient care services provided by a pharmacist (rather than patient care services for hormonal contraceptives assessment and consultation only). Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 85/43 Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 25/7-101 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 627-101 210 ILCS 25/7-102 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 627-102 215 ILCS 5/356z.1a new 225 ILCS 85/9 from Ch. 111, par. 4129 225 ILCS 85/43.5 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that in accordance with a standing order by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or the medical director of a county or local health department, a pharmacist may provide patients with prophylaxis drugs for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis or post-exposure prophylaxis. Provides that a pharmacist may provide initial assessment and dispensing of prophylaxis drugs for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis or post-exposure prophylaxis. Contains requirements for the standing order. Provides that a pharmacist must communicate the services provided under the provisions to the patient and the patient's primary health care provider or other health care professional or clinic, if known. Provides that if there is no primary health care provider provided by the patient, then the pharmacist must give a list of primary health care providers or clinics in the area. Provides that a pharmacist shall complete an educational training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or Department of Financial and Professional Regulation related to human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis. Makes conforming and other changes. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank Act. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurance carrier or third-party payor shall reimburse a pharmacist or other health care professional for dispensing HIV prophylaxis medications and providing other services to a covered person in accordance with the current version of the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Preventive Services Task Force. Provides that reimbursement shall provide an adequate consultation fee or, if medical billing is not available, an enhanced dispensing fee that is equivalent to 85% of the fees for services provided by an advanced practice registered nurse or physician. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that services provided by the pharmacist under the provisions concerning HIV prophylaxis in the Pharmacy Practice Act shall be covered and reimbursed at no less than 85% of the rate that the services are reimbursed when provided by a physician. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2023. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/356z.1a new Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 5/356z.45 Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 shall provide coverage for health care or patient care services provided by a pharmacist if the pharmacist meets the requirements and scope of practice as set forth in provisions concerning HIV prophylaxis of the Pharmacy Practice Act (instead of a provision providing that an insurance carrier or third-party payor shall reimburse a pharmacist or other health care professional for dispensing HIV prophylaxis drugs and providing services under provisions concerning HIV prophylaxis of the Pharmacy Practice Act to a covered person in accordance with the current version of the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Preventive Services Task Force).
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Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that residents shall have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect for their individuality by employees or persons providing medical services or care, and shall have their human and civil rights maintained in all aspects of medical care. Provides that all applicable rights under the Medical Patient Rights Act apply to residents under the Act. Provides that residents shall not perform labor or services for a facility unless those activities are included for therapeutic purposes and appropriately goal-related in the resident's individual medical record. Provides that every acute care inpatient facility, community-based residential program, and facility employing more than 2 people that provide outpatient mental health services shall have a written internal grievance procedure that, at a minimum: (1) sets forth the process to be followed; (2) specifies time limits, including time limits for facility response; (3) provides for the patient to have the assistance of an advocate; (4) requires a written response to written grievances; and (5) provides for a timely decision by an impartial decision maker if the grievance is not otherwise resolved. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 45/2-100 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Adds provisions regarding the legislative purpose of the Act and the public policy of the State. Removes language providing that: (1) all residents shall have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect for their individuality by employees or persons providing medical services or care, and shall have their human and civil rights maintained in all aspects of medical care; (2) employees and persons providing medical services or care must have up-to-date certification, licensure, and training pursuant to applicable Illinois law; (3) a resident shall have his or her basic human needs accommodated in a timely manner; (4) a resident has the right to maintain his or her autonomy as much as possible, to be a curious and self-actualizing individual, and to engage in intellectual, self-actualizing creative endeavors; and (5) all applicable rights under the Medical Patient Rights Act apply to all residents under the Act. Provides that every facility (rather than every acute care inpatient facility, community-based residential program, and facility that employs more than 2 people who provide outpatient mental health services) shall have a written internal grievance procedure. Makes changes concerning the criteria for the grievance procedure. Removes language requiring the notice of grievance procedure to include contact information for the Department of Public Health and the area nursing home ombudsman pursuant to specified federal provisions. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 210 ILCS 45/2-100 new 210 ILCS 45/2-104 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-104 Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 45/2-113 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-113 210 ILCS 45/3-209 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-209 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that residents shall have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect for their individuality by employees or persons providing medical services or care and shall have their human and civil rights maintained in all aspects of medical care. Provides that residents shall not perform labor or services for a facility unless those activities are included for therapeutic purposes and appropriately goal-related in the resident's individual medical record. Provides that every facility shall have a written internal grievance procedure that, at a minimum: (1) sets forth the process to be followed; (2) specifies time limits, including time limits for facility response; (3) informs residents of their right to have the assistance of an advocate; (4) provides for a timely response by an impartial decision maker if the grievance is not otherwise resolved; (5) requires the facility to follow applicable State and federal requirements for responding to and reporting any grievance alleging potential abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or exploitation; and (6) requires the facility to keep a copy of all grievances, responses, and outcomes for 3 years and provide the information to the Department of Public Health upon request. Requires a facility to post specified information concerning rights protection services and where complaints may be lodged. Provides that a facility shall include a link to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program's website on the home page of the facility's website. Makes other changes.
Amends the Invest in Kids Act. Makes a formatting change to create a first priority group for eligible students who received a scholarship from a scholarship granting organization during the previous school year. Provides that qualified schools may establish a maximum scholarship amount, which may not exceed the necessary costs and fees for attendance at the qualified school. Provides that the qualified school shall notify the scholarship granting organization of its necessary costs and fees as well as any maximum scholarship amount set by the school. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Specifies that the maximum scholarship amount set by a qualified school is subject to the limitations provided under existing law.
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a comprehensive 2-year statewide safe gun storage public awareness campaign. Provides that the campaign shall include sustained and focused messaging over the course of the 2-year campaign period, messages paired with information about enforcement or incentives for safe gun storage, and geographic and cultural considerations. Provides that the campaign shall be divided into 3 phases with specified requirements for each phase. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2026. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the statewide safe gun storage public awareness campaign shall be developed by the Department of Public Health subject to appropriation.
Creates the Illinois Support Through Loss Act. Requires an employer to grant to each employee 24 hours of paid leave time on the employee's first workday of each calendar year. Provides that the employee shall use the paid leave time as needed during that calendar year for either (i) an absence resulting from a pregnancy loss; an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure; a failed adoption match or an adoption that is not finalized because it is contested by another party; a failed surrogacy arrangement; or a diagnosis or event that impacts pregnancy or fertility; or (ii) an absence to care for a spouse or domestic partner who experiences a circumstance described in item (i). Requires paid leave time to be provided upon the oral or written request of an employee. Provides that any paid leave time granted shall not carry over from one calendar year to the next. Provides that any employer with a paid leave policy that is sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act shall not be required to grant an employee additional paid leave time in accordance with the Act. Prohibits an employer from requiring the employee to find a replacement employee to cover the hours during which the employee is using paid leave time. Provides that an employer is not required to provide an employee with reimbursement for granted paid leave time that has not been used. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee who uses paid leave time or files a complaint alleging a violation of the Act. Exempts from the requirements of the Act an employer who is subject to the Railway Labor Act, the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, the Federal Employers' Liability Act, or other comparable federal law. Provides that the Director of Labor shall administer and enforce the Act. Grants an employee the right to bring an action to recover damages. Grants the Department of Labor rulemaking authority. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: 820 ILCS 154/1 820 ILCS 154/5 820 ILCS 154/10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Child Bereavement Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Provides that all employees shall be entitled to use a maximum of 2 weeks (10 work days) of unpaid bereavement leave to be absent from work due to (i) a miscarriage; (ii) an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure; (iii) a failed adoption match or an adoption that is not finalized because it is contested by another party; (iv) a failed surrogacy agreement; (v) a diagnosis that negatively impacts pregnancy or fertility; or (vi) a stillbirth. Provides that the employer may not require that the employee identify which category of event the leave pertains to as a condition of exercising rights under the Act. Changes references from "child" to "covered family members". Defines terms.
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. Requires the governing board of each public university and community college district to employ a benefits navigator for the purpose of helping students at the institution of higher education apply for and receive assistance from benefits programs; defines "benefits program". Requires the governing board (i) to provide training for the benefits navigator, with training guidance and support provided by the Department of Human Services, (ii) participate in a statewide consortium with other public institutions of higher education for the purpose of facilitating communication between benefits navigators at different institutions and developing best practices for benefits navigators, and (iii) develop an internal process to enable students to provide feedback and recommendations on how the institution can better assist students in determining eligibility for benefits programs and applying for assistance under benefits programs. Sets forth the duties of a benefits navigator. Effective January 1, 2023. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill with the following changes. Makes changes to the definition of "benefits navigator". Requires the institution of higher education (rather than the board of trustees) to designate (rather than employ) a benefits navigator who has a detailed understanding of eligibility requirements for benefit (rather than benefits) programs and campuswide and community resource support (rather than a detailed understanding of eligibility requirements for benefits programs and how to apply for assistance under benefits programs). Removes the requirement that the Department of Human Services provide training guidance and support. Requires the statewide consortium to be facilitated by the Board of Higher Education. Makes related changes. Effective January 1, 2023. House Floor Amendment No. 2 In the provisions amending the Public Community College Act, makes changes limiting the statewide consortium to community colleges. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board (instead of the Board of Higher Education) shall facilitate the consortium.
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.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall conduct a study on the feasibility of allowing the use of digital electronic license plates on passenger and commercial vehicles registered in the State. Provides that the report shall include information on the following areas: (1) jurisdictions currently offering digital electronic license plates for passenger vehicles and their creation and implementation comments; (2) jurisdictions currently offering digital electronic license plates for commercial vehicles; (3) cost of implementation and issuance in Illinois for both passenger and commercial vehicles; and (4) any benefits or deterrents to electronic vehicle registration. Provides that the report shall also examine and provide jurisdictional information concerning: (i) interaction with law enforcement and automated license plate readers; (ii) oversight of messaging on digital electronic license plates; and (iii) any other information the Secretary deems pertinent to the report. Provides that the Secretary of State shall update the report issued in 2016, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 11 of the 99th General Assembly, regarding the issuance of an electronic driver's license to eligible drivers. Provides that the report shall include, but not be limited to: (1) advancements in technology since the initial report; (2) production information on other states offering an electronic driver's license to qualified drivers in their jurisdictions; and (3) cost and timeline to implement an electronic driver's license program in Illinois. Requires that the reports be filed with the General Assembly by July 1, 2022. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2023. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/2-130 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7.5 605 ILCS 140/3 new 605 ILCS 140/5 605 ILCS 140/90 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that until July 1, 2023, images from cameras are exempt from disclosure. Amends the Expressway Camera Act. Provides that the program conducted by the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to increase the amount of cameras along the expressways in Cook County shall also increase cameras along Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Requires details about the program objectives, counties where the program is operational, and policies under which the program operates to be made publicly available and posted online within 90 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency may use images from an expressway camera to investigate vehicular hijacking, aggravated vehicular hijacking, terrorism, motor vehicle theft, or any forcible felony, including, but not limited to, offenses involving the use of a firearm (instead of only an offense involving the use of a firearm) and to detect highway conditions and facilitate highway safety and incident management. Adds provisions concerning retention of images from cameras, reporting requirements, and prosecutorial jurisdiction. Relocates the definition of "expressway" and defines terms. Changes the Act repeal date to July 1, 2025 (instead of July 1, 2023). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that a prescriber shall offer a prescription for naloxone hydrochloride, or another similar drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration, under specified circumstances. Provides for educational information to be provided concerning overdose prevention and the use of naloxone hydrochloride. Provides that a prescriber who does not comply with specified requirements shall be subject to administrative sanctions under the appropriate licensing board. Specifies that the provisions do not create a private right of action against a prescriber, and do not limit a prescriber's liability for the negligent failure to diagnose or treat a patient. Provides that these provisions do apply to a patient receiving hospice care in accordance with the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Contains a purpose provision. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 570/322 new Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 85/19.1 720 ILCS 570/312 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1312 720 ILCS 570/313 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1313 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. In a provision regarding dispensing opioid antagonists, provides that notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a licensed pharmacist shall (rather than may) dispense an opioid antagonist in accordance with written, standardized procedures or protocols developed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services and filed at the pharmacy. Provides that before dispensing an opioid a pharmacist shall inform patients that opioids are addictive and offer to dispense an opioid antagonist. Deletes language concerning a training program approved by the Department of Human Services for pharmacists to complete before dispensing an opioid. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that prescribers who issue a prescription for an opioid shall inform the patient that opioids are addictive and that opioid antagonists are available by prescription or from a pharmacy. Provides that in a hospital or institution licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, all prescribers of an opioid shall inform the patient that opioids are addictive and that opioid antagonists are available by prescription or from a pharmacy. Provides that upon discharge any patient who has overdosed on controlled substances shall be provided with an opioid antagonist. Provides that if the patient is not able to pay for the opioid antagonist, then the State of Illinois shall reimburse the hospital for the opioid antagonist from federal grant funds to address substance use disorder or other State funds for the same purpose. Adds an effective date provision of January 1, 2022. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Changes the effective date of the bill from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Provides that in a hospital or institution licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, all prescribers of an opioid shall inform the patient that opioids are addictive and that opioid antagonists are available by prescription or from a pharmacy. Provides that upon discharge, any patient who has overdosed on controlled substances shall be provided with an opioid antagonist in accordance with written, standardized procedures or protocols developed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health and filed at the pharmacy before implementation and are available to the Department of Human Services upon request. Defines "opioid antagonist". Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 570/313 Deletes provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, that relate to prescriptions of opioids in hospitals or institutions licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act and requirements for providing opioid antagonists to patients who are being discharged after having overdosed on controlled substances.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to waive estate recovery under specified provisions of the Code where recovery would not be cost-effective, would work an undue hardship, or for any other just reason. Provides that when an estate is not valued at a minimum of $25,000, it is not cost-effective to pursue recovery. Requires the Department to pursue a State Plan amendment to establish a cost-effectiveness threshold of $25,000. Sets forth the circumstances under which an estate may apply for an undue hardship waiver. Requires the Department to make information about estate recovery and hardship waivers easily accessible. Requires the Department to maintain on its website information on how to request a hardship waiver in English, Spanish, and the next 4 most commonly used languages. In a provision concerning eligibility verification for medical assistance, requires the Department to include seniors and persons with disabilities in ex parte renewals. Requires the Department to use its asset verification system, accept the data provided about an individual's assets, and automatically renew the individual's coverage for medical assistance. Requires the Department to pursue a State Plan amendment, if required, by July 1, 2022 to implement ex parte renewals. In order to achieve efficiencies in the Medicare Savings Program's enrollment process, requires the Department to investigate how to align the eligibility criteria under the Medicare Savings Program with the criteria used by the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Requires the Department to issue a report, by July 1, 2022, with its recommendations on alignment and outreach. Provides that by October 31, 2022, the Department shall change the Medicare Savings Program's eligibility criteria to facilitate the use of LIS leads data to automate or streamline enrollment into Medicare Savings Program benefits. Repeals several provisions concerning the State's authority to place a lien on a recipient's real property interests in order to recover payments made by the State on the recipient's behalf under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program or the Medical Assistance program. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-1.6 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers necessary to implement 12 months of continuous eligibility for adults participating in the medical assistance program. Requires the Department to secure federal financial participation in accordance with the amendatory Act for expenditures made in State Fiscal Year 2023 and every State fiscal year thereafter. Requires the Department to seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement an ex parte redetermination process for persons experiencing homelessness or who are without income at the time of application or redetermination. Requires the Department and the Department of Human Services to make necessary technical and rule changes to implement the ex parte redetermination process. Requires the Department to report on a monthly basis on its website the percentage of medical assistance recipients whose eligibility is renewed through the ex parte redetermination process. Requires the Department to share the data with the Medicaid Advisory Committee and the Medicaid Advisory Committee Public Education Subcommittee. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that by July 1, 2022, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers necessary to make changes to the medical assistance program. Requires the Department to apply for federal approval to implement 12 months of continuous eligibility for adults participating in the medical assistance program. Requires the Department to secure federal financial participation for expenditures made by the Department in State Fiscal Year 2023 and every State fiscal year thereafter. Provides that by July 1, 2022, the Department shall seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers or approvals necessary to make changes to the medical assistance redetermination process for people without any income at the time of redetermination. Provides that within 60 days after federal approval or guidance, the Department and the Department of Human Services shall make necessary technical and rule changes to implement changes to the redetermination process. Requires the Department to publish on its website monthly reports on the percentage of medical assistance recipients whose eligibility is renewed through the ex parte redetermination process. Requires the Department to waive any claim against the first $25,000 of any estate to prevent substantial and unreasonable hardship. Requires the Department to make information about estate recovery and hardship waivers easily accessible. Provides that it is the determination of the General Assembly that the Department must (i) include seniors and persons with disabilities in ex parte renewals and (ii) use its asset verification system to assist in the determination of whether an individual's coverage can be renewed using the ex parte process. Requires the Department to pursue a State Plan amendment by July 1, 2022, if necessary. Repeals several provisions concerning the State's authority to place a lien on a recipient's real property interests in order to recover payments made by the State on the recipient's behalf under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program or the Medical Assistance program. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: New Act 305 ILCS 5/14-12 305 ILCS 5/5-18.5 305 ILCS 5/5-4 from Ch. 23, par. 5-4 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05d new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05e new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05f new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05g new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.06c new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.06d new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.06e new 305 ILCS 5/5-5 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5 20 ILCS 2310/2310-434 new 210 ILCS 9/77 new 210 ILCS 45/3-613 new 210 ILCS 46/3-613 new 210 ILCS 47/3-613 new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01b new 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 5 ILCS 100/5-45.22 new 305 ILCS 5/5-1.6 new 305 ILCS 5/5-13.1 new 305 ILCS 5/11-5.1 305 ILCS 5/11-5.5 new 305 ILCS 5/3-10 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.1 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.2 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.3 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.4 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.5 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.6 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.7 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.8 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.9 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.10 rep. 305 ILCS 5/5-13.5 rep. 305 ILCS 5/5-5.07 305 ILCS 5/5-4.2 305 ILCS 5/5-30d new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Creates the Wellness Checks in Schools Program Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish the Wellness Checks in Schools Collaborative for school districts that wish to implement wellness checks to identify students in grades 7 through 12 who are at risk of mental health conditions, including depression or other mental health issues. Requires the Department to work with school districts that have a high percentage of students enrolled in Medicaid and a high number of referrals to the State's Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) hotline. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department shall establish and implement a program to provide wellness checks in public schools in accordance with the Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article, provides that beginning with dates of service on and after January 1, 2023, any general acute care hospital with more than 500 outpatient psychiatric Medicaid services to persons under 19 years of age in any calendar year shall be paid the outpatient add-on payment of no less than $113. In the Medical Assistance Article, provides that beginning January 1, 2023, licensed certified professional midwife services shall be covered under the medical assistance program, subject to appropriation, for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult with midwives on reimbursement rates for midwifery services. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2023, the community spouse resource allowance shall be established and maintained at a base amount of $109,560 plus an additional amount of $2,784 added to the base amount each year for a period of 10 years commencing with calendar year 2024 through calendar year 2034. Requires yearly increases up to the maximum resource allowance permitted under the Social Security Act. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2034 the community spouse resource allowance shall be established and maintained at the maximum amount permitted under the Social Security Act, or an amount set after a fair hearing. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2023 the monthly maintenance allowance for the community spouse shall be established and maintained at the maximum amount higher of $2,739 per month or the minimum level permitted under the Social Security Act. Contains provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to develop a program designed to provide behavioral health providers with academic detailing and clinical consultation over the phone on how to best care for patients with severe mental illness or a developmental disability. Contains provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to track the availability of beds for withdrawal management services that are licensed by the Department and are available to medical assistance beneficiaries. Contains provisions concerning coverage for peer recovery support services under the medical assistance program; the alignment of substance use prevention and recovery and mental health policy; increased rates for prenatal and postpartum care; the external cephalic version rate; increased funding for dental services; and coverage for acupuncture services under the medical assistance program. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish or approve a Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program to address the increasing need for trained health care workers and provide additional pathways for individuals to become certified nursing assistants. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, the MC/DD Act, and the ID/DD Community Care Act to establish certain employment requirements for certified nursing assistant interns and establishments that employ certified nursing assistant interns. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish or approve a Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program to address the increasing need for trained health care workers for the supporting living facilities program. Sets forth classroom and on-the-job training requirements for certified nursing assistant interns. Provides that the Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program shall end upon the termination of the Secretary of Health and Human Services' public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 or 3 years after the date that the Program becomes operational, whichever occurs later. Grants the Departments of Public Health and Healthcare and Family Services emergency rulemaking authority. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that by July 1, 2022, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers or approvals necessary to make changes to the medical assistance redetermination process by allowing all people without income to be considered for ex parte redetermination. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to waive estate recovery under the medical assistance program where recovery would not be cost-effective, would work an undue hardship, or for any other just reason. Requires the Department of Human Services to compile on a monthly basis data on the percentage of medical assistance beneficiaries whose eligibility is renewed through ex parte redeterminations. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to seek a State Plan amendment by July 1, 2022 that permits the use of its asset verification system to assist in determining whether the ex parte process can be used to renew the medical assistance coverage of a senior or a person with a disability. Contains provisions concerning streamlining enrollment into the Medicare Savings Program. Repeals provisions under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning liens on recipients real property interests. In a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to pay the DCFS per diem rate for inpatient psychiatric stays at free-standing psychiatric hospitals or hospitals with a pediatric or adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit, removes language making the provision operative only through July 1, 2023. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning ground ambulance services, provides that, within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall file rules to allow for the approval of ground ambulance services when the sole purpose of the transport is for the navigation of stairs or the assisting or lifting of a patient at a medical facility or during a medical appointment in instances where the Department or a contracted Medicaid managed care organization or their transportation broker is unable to secure transportation through any other transportation provider. Provides that beginning no later than January 1, 2023 and subject to federal approval, the amount allocated to fund rates for medi-car, service car, and attendant services provided to adults and children under the medical assistance program shall be increased by an approximate amount of $24,000,000. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: New Act 305 ILCS 5/14-12 305 ILCS 5/5-18.5 305 ILCS 5/5-4 from Ch. 23, par. 5-4 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05d new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05e new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05f new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05g new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.06c new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.06d new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.06e new 305 ILCS 5/5-5 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5 20 ILCS 2310/2310-434 new 210 ILCS 9/77 new 210 ILCS 45/3-613 new 210 ILCS 46/3-613 new 210 ILCS 47/3-613 new 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01b new 5 ILCS 100/5-45.21 new 5 ILCS 100/5-45.22 new 305 ILCS 5/5-1.6 new 305 ILCS 5/5-13.1 new 305 ILCS 5/11-5.1 305 ILCS 5/11-5.5 new 305 ILCS 5/3-10 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.1 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.2 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.3 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.4 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.5 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.6 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.7 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.8 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.9 rep. 305 ILCS 5/3-10.10 rep. 305 ILCS 5/5-13.5 rep. 305 ILCS 5/5-5.07 305 ILCS 5/5-4.2 305 ILCS 5/5-30d new 5 ILCS 100/5-45.23 new 305 ILCS 5/12-4.35 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Creates the Wellness Checks in Schools Program Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish the Wellness Checks in Schools Collaborative for school districts that wish to implement wellness checks to identify students in grades 7 through 12 who are at risk of mental health conditions, including depression or other mental health issues. Requires the Department to work with school districts that have a high percentage of students enrolled in Medicaid and a high number of referrals to the State's Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) hotline. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department shall establish and implement a program to provide wellness checks in public schools in accordance with the Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article, provides that beginning with dates of service on and after January 1, 2023, any general acute care hospital with more than 500 outpatient psychiatric Medicaid services to persons under 19 years of age in any calendar year shall be paid the outpatient add-on payment of no less than $113. In the Medical Assistance Article, provides that beginning January 1, 2023, licensed certified professional midwife services shall be covered under the medical assistance program, subject to appropriation, for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult with midwives on reimbursement rates for midwifery services. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2023, the community spouse resource allowance shall be established and maintained at a base amount of $109,560 plus an additional amount of $2,784 added to the base amount each year for a period of 10 years commencing with calendar year 2024 through calendar year 2034. Requires yearly increases up to the maximum resource allowance permitted under the Social Security Act. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2034 the community spouse resource allowance shall be established and maintained at the maximum amount permitted under the Social Security Act, or an amount set after a fair hearing. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2023 the monthly maintenance allowance for the community spouse shall be established and maintained at the maximum amount higher of $2,739 per month or the minimum level permitted under the Social Security Act. Contains provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to develop a program designed to provide behavioral health providers with academic detailing and clinical consultation over the phone on how to best care for patients with severe mental illness or a developmental disability. Contains provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to track the availability of beds for withdrawal management services that are licensed by the Department and are available to medical assistance beneficiaries. Contains provisions concerning coverage for peer recovery support services under the medical assistance program; the alignment of substance use prevention and recovery and mental health policy; increased rates for prenatal and postpartum care; the external cephalic version rate; increased funding for dental services; and coverage for acupuncture services under the medical assistance program. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish or approve a Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program to address the increasing need for trained health care workers and provide additional pathways for individuals to become certified nursing assistants. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, the MC/DD Act, and the ID/DD Community Care Act to establish certain employment requirements for certified nursing assistant interns and establishments that employ certified nursing assistant interns. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish or approve a Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program to address the increasing need for trained health care workers for the supporting living facilities program. Sets forth classroom and on-the-job training requirements for certified nursing assistant interns. Provides that the Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program shall end upon the termination of the Secretary of Health and Human Services' public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 or 3 years after the date that the Program becomes operational, whichever occurs later. Grants the Departments of Public Health and Healthcare and Family Services emergency rulemaking authority. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that by July 1, 2022, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers or approvals necessary to make changes to the medical assistance redetermination process by allowing all people without income to be considered for ex parte redetermination. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to waive estate recovery under the medical assistance program where recovery would not be cost-effective, would work an undue hardship, or for any other just reason. Requires the Department of Human Services to compile on a monthly basis data on the percentage of medical assistance beneficiaries whose eligibility is renewed through ex parte redeterminations. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to seek a State Plan amendment by July 1, 2022 that permits the use of its asset verification system to assist in determining whether the ex parte process can be used to renew the medical assistance coverage of a senior or a person with a disability. Contains provisions concerning streamlining enrollment into the Medicare Savings Program. Repeals provisions under the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning liens on recipients real property interests. In a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to pay the DCFS per diem rate for inpatient psychiatric stays at free-standing psychiatric hospitals or hospitals with a pediatric or adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit, removes language making the provision operative only through July 1, 2023. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning ground ambulance services, provides that, within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall file rules to allow for the approval of ground ambulance services when the sole purpose of the transport is for the navigation of stairs or the assisting or lifting of a patient at a medical facility or during a medical appointment in instances where the Department or a contracted Medicaid managed care organization or their transportation broker is unable to secure transportation through any other transportation provider. Provides that beginning no later than January 1, 2023 and subject to federal approval, the amount allocated to fund rates for medi-car, service car, and attendant services provided to adults and children under the medical assistance program shall be increased by an approximate amount of $24,000,000. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that by May 1, 2023, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age through 54 years of age who (i) are not eligible for medical assistance under Article V of the Code due to their not meeting the otherwise applicable provisions of the Code concerning citizenship and (ii) have income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level plus 5% for the applicable family size as determined under applicable federal law and regulations. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Department of Healthcare and Family Services emergency rulemaking authority to provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age through 54 years of age. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Further amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions permitting the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age through 54 years of age, permits the Department to provide such medical services by July 1, 2022 (rather than May 1, 2023).