DHFS-SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Repeals provisions that require: (i) the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult with stakeholders and General Assembly members for input on a plan to develop enhanced Medicaid rates for substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment in underserved communities; and (ii) the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services to collaborate to review coverage and billing requirements for substance use prevention and recovery and mental health services with the goal of identifying disparities and streamlining coverage and billing requirements to reduce the administrative burden for providers and medical assistance beneficiaries. Effective January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
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The bill text was updated from its original introduction to its engrossed version, reflecting final legislative approval. The substantive content remains focused on repealing requirements for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult on enhanced Medicaid rates for substance use and mental health treatment in underserved communities, effective January 1, 2026.
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Removed the original header indicating the bill was 'Introduced' on 2/6/2025 and replaced it with the 'Engrossed' status, signifying the bill has passed both legislative chambers.
Deleted the original bill tracking number and formatting lines to replace them with the final engrossed version identifiers.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
4
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lindsey LaPointe
DDemocratic
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