SB 1606 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEDICAID-NURSING FACILTY RATES

Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning on January 1, 2026, the reimbursement rates for the support component of the nursing facility rate for facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act as skilled or intermediate care facilities and for facilities licensed under the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013 shall be the rate in effect on June 30, 2024 increased by the percent change in the Consumer Price Index-U from September 2016 to September 2025. Effective immediately.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2025

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Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025

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Jun 2, 2025

Committee

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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Apr 11, 2025

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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

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Mar 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

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Feb 11, 2025

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Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

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Feb 4, 2025

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Referred to Assignments

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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors