Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 15 D cosponsors

SB 2901 — MEDICAID-NURSING RATES

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that it shall be a matter of State policy that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall set nursing facility rates by rule utilizing an evidenced-based methodology that rewards appropriate staffing, quality-of-life improvements for nursing facility residents, including the cessation of payments for rooms with 3 or more people residing in them by January 1, 2027, and the reduction of racial inequities and health disparities for nursing facility residents enrolled in Medicaid. Provides that the new nursing services reimbursement methodology taking effect January 1, 2022, upon federal approval, shall utilize the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) (rather than the RUG-IV 48 grouper model). Sets the statewide base rate for dates of service on and after January 1, 2022 at $85.25. Requires the Department to establish, by rule, a multiplier based on information from the Payroll Based Journal. Provides that, beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the Department shall allocate funding, by rule, for per diem add-ons to the PDPM methodology for each resident with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Contains provisions concerning funds allocated for certain incentive payments to nursing facilities; emergency rules; payments to improve the quality of care delivered by nursing facilities; long-term care provider assessments; and other matters. Amends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act. Prohibits nurse agencies from entering into covenants not to compete with certified nurse aides. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Permits the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt emergency rules. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  19. Referred to Assignments

  20. First Reading

  21. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ann Gillespie

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Ann Gillespie

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2901 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that it shall be a matter of State policy that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall set nursing facility rates by rule utilizing an evidenced-based methodology that rewards appropriate staffing, quality-of-life improvements for nursing facility residents, including the cessation of payments for rooms with 3 or more people residing in them by January 1, 2027, and the reduction of racial inequities and health disparities for nursing facility residents enrolled in Medicaid. Provides that the new nursing services reimbursement methodology taking effect January 1, 2022, upon federal approval, shall utilize the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) (rather than the RUG-IV 48 grouper model). Sets the statewide base rate for dates of service on and after January 1, 2022 at $85.25. Requires the Department to establish, by rule, a multiplier based on information from the Payroll Based Journal. Provides that, beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the Department shall allocate funding, by rule, for per diem add-ons to the PDPM methodology for each resident with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Contains provisions concerning funds allocated for certain incentive payments to nursing facilities; emergency rules; payments to improve the quality of care delivered by nursing facilities; long-term care provider assessments; and other matters. Amends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act. Prohibits nurse agencies from entering into covenants not to compete with certified nurse aides. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Permits the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt emergency rules. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2901?
SB 2901 is sponsored by Van Pelt, Ann Gillespie, Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Melinda Bush, Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Omar Aquino (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), and Lakesia Collins (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2901?
This bill died with 102nd 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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