MEDICAID-BRAIN INJURY WAIVER
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, certain services shall be eligible for reimbursement at approved programs through the Brain Injury waiver for eligible individuals over the age of 21, including, but not limited to: (1) case management; (2) nursing services; (3) medical oversight by consulting medical director; (4) physical therapy; and (5) occupational therapy. Requires the Department of Human Services to reimburse approved programs at the rates in effect for the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program most recently approved. Effective January 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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