Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the "Medicaid" Article.
In addition to any other amounts appropriated for this purpose, appropriates $25,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Family Services to fund the performance-based contract model for residential service providers, including providers of residential treatment, group home care, independent living, and transitional living services. Effective July 1, 2008.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, and other Acts. Provides that on and after July 1, 2008, screening and diagnostic mammography shall be reimbursed under the medical assistance program at the same rate as the Medicare program's rates, including the increased reimbursement for digital mammography. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to take certain actions in relation to breast cancer screening and treatment, including establishment of bonus payments to mammography facilities meeting certain standards, a rate methodology for certain providers, and a performance goal for primary care providers; also requires the Department to establish a case-management or patient-navigation pilot program. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of this amendatory Act must provide coverage for all medically necessary pain medication and pain therapy related to the treatment of breast cancer on the same terms and conditions that are generally applicable to coverage for other conditions. Provides that mandatory insurance coverage relating to mammography shall be provided at no cost to the insured and shall not be subject to an annual or lifetime maximum benefit. Makes other changes in relation to mammography coverage, and makes these changes to the Illinois Insurance Code also applicable to the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and other Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative intent and provides that the bill's provisions may be referred to as the Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning qualifications for licensure as an advanced practice nurse.
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that licensed prescribers may not knowingly prescribe medications for a patient via the Internet, World Wide Web, telephone, facsimile, or any other electronic means unless (1) the patient has been physically examined by the prescriber or has been given a documented patient evaluation, including health history and a physical examination, to establish the diagnosis for which any legend drug is prescribed; (2) the prescriber and the patient have discussed treatment options and the risks and benefits of treatment; and (3) the prescriber has maintained the patient's medical records. Provides that these provisions shall not be construed to prohibit patient care in certain circumstances or to prevent the electronic distribution of a prescription to a pharmacy. Provides that a person convicted of violating these provisions is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined not less than $1,000 for the first violation and not less than $2,000 for a second or subsequent violation. Requires a person convicted of violating this Section to be reported to the Division of Professional Regulation of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for appropriate licensing board review.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it shall be an unlawful practice to knowingly mail, send, or cause to be mailed an unsolicited application for a credit card to a recipient in the State unless the front of the envelope in which the application was sent contains language that allows a recipient to opt out of future unsolicited applications from the sender. Provides that it shall be an unlawful practice under the Act for a sender who has already received an opt out request from a recipient in the State to knowingly mail, send, or cause to be mailed an unsolicited application for a credit card to that recipient.
Amends the Cook County Article of the Illinois Pension Code with respect to the optional plan of additional benefits and contributions for elected county officers and their survivors. Limits application of the special formula to service in an elected county office that the participant held for at least 8 years. Provides for a refund of additional contributions if service in the office lasts less than 8 years. Changes the manner of calculating the salary upon which benefits are based to a 4-year average final rate of earnings and applies a separate rate for each qualifying office held. Effective immediately.
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the application of the Article and definitions.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Requires the Treasurer to post information on his or her official website concerning the investment of public funds. Sets forth the required information. Does not require posting of information that is exempt from inspection and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Illinois Science and Technology Commission. Sets forth the purpose of the Commission. Sets forth the appointing authority and terms of the members.
