Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 336 — MEDICAID-RX LIMITS-EXEMPTIONS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The bill exempts certain drugs from prior approval limits in Medicaid.

This bill amends Illinois Medicaid rules to exempt specific therapeutic classes of drugs from the prior approval requirement tied to a four-prescription limit. The drugs exempted include immunosuppressants, oncolytics, anti-retrovirals, and certain psychiatric medications starting July 1, 2015.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may simplify access to certain medications for workers covered by Medicaid.

Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that drugs in the following therapeutic classes shall not be subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit: immunosuppressant drugs, oncolytic drugs, anti-retroviral drugs, "antipsychotic drugs, and, on or after July 1, 2015, anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs" (rather than immunosuppressant drugs, oncolytic drugs, anti-retroviral drugs, and, on or after July 1, 2014, antipsychotic drugs). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the list of therapeutic drug classes exempt from the prescription limit, including anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs starting July 1, 2015.

  • 305 ILCS 5/5-5.12

    and, on or after July 1, 2014, antipsychotic drugs. → and, on or after July 1, 2015, anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs.

    This change allows for anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs to be prescribed without prior approval starting July 1, 2015.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 336 do?
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that drugs in the following therapeutic classes shall not be subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit: immunosuppressant drugs, oncolytic drugs, anti-retroviral drugs, "antipsychotic drugs, and, on or after July 1, 2015, anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs" (rather than immunosuppressant drugs, oncolytic drugs, anti-retroviral drugs, and, on or after July 1, 2014, antipsychotic drugs). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 336?
HB 336 is sponsored by Chapa LaVia.
What is the current status of HB 336?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 336?
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