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HB0342 Engrossed LRB096 03783 RLJ 13813 b AN ACT concerning State government.
HB0342 Enrolled LRB096 03783 RLJ 13813 b AN ACT concerning State government.
The Health Care Justice Act is amended by adding Section 21 as follows:
The Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by adding Section 2310-650 as follows:
(20 ILCS 4045/21 new) Sec.
(20 ILCS 2310/2310-650 new) Sec.
21.
2310-650.
Legislative Oversight Council on Cost Feasibility for Health Care Plan Implementation.
Influenza vaccination program.
(a) The Legislative Oversight Council on Cost Feasibility for Health Care Plan Implementation is established for the purpose of examining various health care recommendations made by entities within the State and improving communication, accountability, and coordination efforts among the multiple systems working to strengthen the health care system in this State.
The Department of Public Health may require any facility licensed by the Department to implement an influenza vaccination program that ensures that the employees of the facility are offered the opportunity to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and any other novel or pandemic influenza viruses as vaccines become available.
The Council shall consist of 20 members as follows:
The Department may adopt rules setting forth the requirements of the influenza vaccination program.
(1) 2 members of the General Assembly and 2 members of the general public appointed by the President of the Senate.
(2) 2 members of the General Assembly and 2 members of the general public appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(3) 2 members of the General Assembly and 2 members of HB0342 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 03783 RLJ 13813 b the general public appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(4) 2 members of the General Assembly and 2 members of the general public appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
(5) The Director of Healthcare and Family Services or his or her designee.
(6) The Secretary of Human Services or his or her designee.
(7) The Director of Public Health or his or her designee.
(8) The Director of the Division of Insurance of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or his or her designee.
All appointed members of the Council shall serve in their designated capacities at the pleasure of the designating authority.
Members appointed from the general public shall represent the following associations, organizations, and interests:
business, labor, insurance, doctors, hospitals, and nurses.
(b) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each designate one member of the Council to serve as a co-chair to the Council.
(c) Council members shall serve without compensation or reimbursement for expenses.
(d) The Council shall meet at the call of the 2 co-chairs, HB0342 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 03783 RLJ 13813 b but at least on a quarterly basis.
(e) The Council may conduct public hearings to gather testimony from interested parties regarding health care, including changes to existing and proposed programs.
(f) The Council may advise appropriate State agencies regarding the establishment of proposed programs or changes to existing programs.
The State agencies shall take into consideration any recommendations made by the Council.
(g) The Council shall report to the General Assembly and the Governor annually, or as it deems necessary, regarding proposed or recommended changes to State-implemented health care plans and any associated costs of those changes.
(h) The Department of Public Health shall provide staff and administrative support to the Council.
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