Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 1437 — MEDICAID-DENTAL-PREGNANT WOMEN

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 98th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that one preventive dental visit a year shall be covered under the medical assistance program for pregnant women who are eligible for assistance. Removes a provision limiting adult dental services to emergencies. Effective July 1, 2013.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands medical assistance coverage by including preventive dental visits for pregnant women and removes existing limitations on adult dental services.

  • 305 ILCS 5/5-5

    dental services, including prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and dental caries disease for pregnant women, 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 pregnant women, provided by an individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental surgery; Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, one preventive dental visit a year shall be covered under the medical assistance program under this Article for pregnant women who are eligible for assistance under this Article.

    The change establishes coverage for one preventive dental visit annually for eligible pregnant women.

  • 305 ILCS 5/5-5

    removes a provision limiting adult dental services to emergencies.

    Removes the limitation on adult dental services, allowing for more comprehensive dental care.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter

  4. Assigned to Appropriations I

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1437 do?
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that one preventive dental visit a year shall be covered under the medical assistance program for pregnant women who are eligible for assistance. Removes a provision limiting adult dental services to emergencies. Effective July 1, 2013.
Who sponsors SB 1437?
SB 1437 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1437?
This bill died with 98th 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 SB 1437?
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