Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 27 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB5060      — MEDICAID ACCESS ADJUSTMENT

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  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 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 32 sponsors

    1 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (27 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill increases Medicaid payments for nursing facilities starting January 1, 2027.

The bill amends Medicaid payment adjustments for nursing facilities in Illinois, increasing daily rates and adjusting occupancy thresholds. Changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with loved ones in nursing homes might experience improved care as facilities receive more Medicaid support.
  • Healthcare: Nursing facilities may see increased funding through Medicaid due to higher per diem rates.

Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Medicaid Access Adjustment payments to nursing facilities, provides that for dates of service beginning January 1, 2027, the Medicaid Access Adjustment shall be increased by $5.75 to $10.50 per diem. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, facilities located outside of Rate Areas 6, 7, and 8 shall have the Medicaid percent of occupied bed days to be at least 60% of all occupied bed days adjusted quarterly to qualify for the Medicaid Access Adjustment. Provides that the remaining facilities shall have their threshold remain at 70%.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  31. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

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

  33. To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee

  34. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  35. Referred to Rules Committee

  36. First Reading

  37. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5060      do?
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Medicaid Access Adjustment payments to nursing facilities, provides that for dates of service beginning January 1, 2027, the Medicaid Access Adjustment shall be increased by $5.75 to $10.50 per diem. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, facilities located outside of Rate Areas 6, 7, and 8 shall have the Medicaid percent of occupied bed days to be at least 60% of all occupied bed days adjusted quarterly to qualify for the Medicaid Access Adjustment. Provides that the remaining facilities shall have their threshold remain at 70%.
Who sponsors HB5060     ?
HB5060      is sponsored by Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Jawaharial Williams (Democrat), Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Travis Weaver (Republican), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat), Brad Stephens (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Charles Meier (Republican), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), William "Will" Davis (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), and Nicolle Grasse (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5060     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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