MEDICAID-DENTAL SERVICES-VETS
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SB 622 — MEDICAID-DENTAL SERVICES-VETS
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In 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 died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to determine the quantity and quality of medical services provided under the State's Medical Assistance program, provides that such services may include dental and periodontal prevention and treatment services for residents of long term care facilities and adults diagnosed with a developmental disability or an acquired disability that is permanent and irreversible and that occurred prior to age 21. Provides that on or after July 1, 2017, the Department shall provide dental services, including periodontal prevention and treatment and prescription eyeglasses to veterans and their dependents. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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The bill expands dental and eyeglasses services under the Medical Assistance program to include veterans and their dependents.
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305 ILCS 5/5-5
On or after July 1, 2017, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall provide the following services to any veteran and his or her dependents who are eligible for assistance under this Article if the veteran has served in a branch of the United States military for greater than 180 days after initial training and has not been dishonorably discharged: (1) Dental services, including prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and dental caries disease, provided by an individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental surgery. As used in this paragraph (1), 'dental services' means diagnostic, preventative, or corrective procedures provided by or under the supervision of a dentist in the practice of his or her profession. (2) Eyeglasses prescribed by a physician skilled in diseases of the eye or by an optometrist, whomever the person may select.
The change mandates that dental and eyeglasses services are to be provided to veterans and their dependents starting July 1, 2017.
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305 ILCS 5/5-5
dental services, including prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and dental caries disease for pregnant women, residents of long term care facilities, and adults diagnosed with a developmental disability or an acquired disability that is permanent and irreversible and that occurred prior to age 21, provided by an individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental surgery;→ dental services, including prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and dental caries disease for veterans and their dependents, residents of long term care facilities, and adults diagnosed with a developmental disability or an acquired disability that is permanent and irreversible and that occurred prior to age 21, provided by an individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental surgery;The change broadens the eligibility for dental services to include veterans and their dependents.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2017
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 25, 2017
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Do Pass as Amended Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care; 007-003-000
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 5, 2017
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Postponed - Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Re-referred to Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
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Assigned to Human Services
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
Sponsors
- Omar Aquino · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Omar Aquino Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 622 do?
- Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to determine the quantity and quality of medical services provided under the State's Medical Assistance program, provides that such services may include dental and periodontal prevention and treatment services for residents of long term care facilities and adults diagnosed with a developmental disability or an acquired disability that is permanent and irreversible and that occurred prior to age 21. Provides that on or after July 1, 2017, the Department shall provide dental services, including periodontal prevention and treatment and prescription eyeglasses to veterans and their dependents. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 622?
- SB 622 is sponsored by Omar Aquino (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 622?
- This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 622?
- Track SB 622 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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