SB3554 — MEDICAID-BRAIN INJURY WAIVER
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
The bill expands Medicaid coverage for brain injury services for individuals over 21 starting in 2027.
The bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow reimbursement for specific brain injury-related services under Medicaid for adults over 21. Services include case management, nursing, and therapy, effective January 1, 2027.
What this means for you
- Healthcare: Healthcare providers will be able to offer and be reimbursed for essential brain injury services for eligible adults.
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, certain services shall be eligible for reimbursement at approved programs through the Brain Injury waiver for eligible individuals over the age of 21, including, but not limited to: (1) case management; (2) nursing services; (3) medical oversight by consulting medical director; (4) physical therapy; and (5) occupational therapy. Requires the Department of Human Services to reimburse approved programs at the rates in effect for the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program most recently approved. Effective January 1, 2027.
Bill Text
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Read SB3554 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
Sponsors
- David Koehler · Primary
- Karina Villa · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David Koehler Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Karina Villa Democrat
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB3554 do?
- Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, certain services shall be eligible for reimbursement at approved programs through the Brain Injury waiver for eligible individuals over the age of 21, including, but not limited to: (1) case management; (2) nursing services; (3) medical oversight by consulting medical director; (4) physical therapy; and (5) occupational therapy. Requires the Department of Human Services to reimburse approved programs at the rates in effect for the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program most recently approved. Effective January 1, 2027.
- Who sponsors SB3554 ?
- SB3554 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat) and Karina Villa (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB3554 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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