Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

SB1737      — DHFS-MCO-DURABLE MED EQUIPMENT

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

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

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

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Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to require Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse at no less than 100% of the Medical Assistance program's Durable Medical Equipment fee schedule for the same service or item of durable medical equipment, complex rehab technology, prosthetics, orthotics, or supplies. Provides that the reimbursement requirement shall also apply to a Medicaid managed care organization's subcontractors and third-party administrators. Provides that the Department has the authority to implement the reimbursement requirement on and after July 1, 2025 and prior to the completion of any regulatory process undertaken in order to effect such change. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  5. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1737      do?
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to require Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse at no less than 100% of the Medical Assistance program's Durable Medical Equipment fee schedule for the same service or item of durable medical equipment, complex rehab technology, prosthetics, orthotics, or supplies. Provides that the reimbursement requirement shall also apply to a Medicaid managed care organization's subcontractors and third-party administrators. Provides that the Department has the authority to implement the reimbursement requirement on and after July 1, 2025 and prior to the completion of any regulatory process undertaken in order to effect such change. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors SB1737     ?
SB1737      is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), and Lakesia Collins (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1737     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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