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HB5574 - 104th General Assembly
DHFS-PACE-OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, Yolonda Morris and Janet Yang RohrSenate Sponsors
(Sen. David Koehler)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
320 ILCS 40/18 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in consultation with the Department on Aging and contracted PACE organizations, to develop and maintain comprehensive, high-quality educational and outreach materials designed to inform eligible persons, their families, and caregivers about the PACE program. Provides that the materials shall be produced in a professional, easy-to-read, and visually engaging format and at a minimum contain information that explains the integrated, interdisciplinary model of care provided by PACE, details the eligibility requirements and the voluntary enrollment process, outlines the specific benefits, and provides contact information for all active PACE organizations in the State. Requires the materials to be in both printed and electronic formats and translated into the 3 most commonly spoken languages in the State other than English. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to distribute the materials to Area Agencies on Aging, local health departments, and hospitals in PACE covered service areas; and to require each contracted PACE organization to maintain a supply for public distribution.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
320 ILCS 40/22
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Adds provisions requiring the Director of Healthcare and Family Services to appoint a PACE Advisory Board to consult with the Department on the administration of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Contains provisions concerning the composition of the Board and Board meetings. Provides that the Advisory Board shall advise the Department of Healthcare and Family Services on all aspects of its responsibilities under the Act, including, but not limited to, the format and content of any rules adopted by the Department and the development of capitation rate methodologies. Provides that during its review of rules or rate methodologies, the Advisory Board shall analyze the economic and regulatory impact of those actions on the sustainability of PACE organizations and the quality of care provided to participants.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar |
| 2/13/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/13/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Assigned to Human Services Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000 |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026 |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/22/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Health and Human Services |
| 4/27/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 4/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services |
| 4/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 4/29/2026 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 007-000-000 |
| 4/29/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2026 |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026 |