Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB2869      — MEDICAID-THERAPAUTIC RECREATON

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to submit the necessary application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the State's home and community-based services waiver programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities to provide coverage under the Home-Based Services Program for any therapeutic recreation programs offered by park districts, health clubs, and community colleges.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

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

  4. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2869      do?
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to submit the necessary application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the State's home and community-based services waiver programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities to provide coverage under the Home-Based Services Program for any therapeutic recreation programs offered by park districts, health clubs, and community colleges.
Who sponsors HB2869     ?
HB2869      is sponsored by Charles Meier (Republican).
What is the current status of HB2869     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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