MEDICAID DENTAL COVERAGE Senate SponsorsSen. Julie A. Morrison, Laura M. Murphy, Karina Villa-Laura Fine-Sara Feigenholtz, Mattie Hunter and Mike Simmons House Sponsors(Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit-Lindsey LaPointe, Elizabeth Hernandez and Kathleen Willis) 7/9/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0095 305 ILCS 5/5-5from Ch. 23, par. 5-5305 ILCS 5/5-5.28 newAmends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that targeted dental services that are provided to adults and children under the Medical Assistance Program shall be established and paid at no less than the rates established under the State of Illinois Dental Benefit Schedule and shall include specified dental procedures. Sets forth the reimbursement rates for certain anesthesia services. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall administer and regulate a school-based dental program that allows for the out-of-office delivery of preventative dental services in a school setting to children under 19 years of age. Provides that the medical assistance program shall cover charges incurred, and anesthetics provided, in conjunction with dental care that is provided in a hospital or an ambulatory surgical treatment center if the individual is otherwise eligible for medical assistance and the individual (1) has a medical condition that requires hospitalization or general anesthesia for dental care or (2) is a person with a disability. Provides that the medical assistance program shall cover charges incurred, and anesthetics provided by a dentist, in conjunction with dental care that is provided in a dental office or other specified setting if the individual is otherwise eligible for medical assistance and has been diagnosed with (i) an autism spectrum disorder or (ii) a developmental disability. Requires the Department to reimburse providers at no less than the rates established under the State of Illinois Dental Benefit Schedule used for State employees. Effective January 1, 2022.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:305 ILCS 5/5-5.28 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall administer and regulate a school-based dental program that allows for the out-of-office delivery of preventative dental services in a school setting to children under 19 years of age. Provides that the Department shall establish, by rule, guidelines for participation by providers and set requirements for follow-up referral care based on the requirements established in the Dental Office Reference Manual published by the Department that establishes the requirements for dentists participating in the All Kids Dental School Program. Provides that every effort shall be made by the Department when developing the program requirements to consider the different geographic differences of both urban and rural areas of the State for initial treatment and necessary follow-up care. Provides that no provider shall be charged a fee by any unit of local government to participate in the school-based dental program administered by the Department. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall be construed to limit or preempt a home rule unit's or school district's authority to establish, change, or administer a school-based dental program in addition to, or independent of, the school-based dental program administered by the Department. Effective January 1, 2022. 2/19/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison 2/19/2021SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 2/26/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 3/3/2021SenateAssigned to Health 3/9/2021SenateTo Subcommittee on Medicaid 3/16/2021SenateReported Back To Health; 004-000-000 3/16/2021SenateDo Pass Health; 013-000-000 3/16/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 17, 2021 3/16/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa 3/17/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine 3/17/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 4/2/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison 4/2/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/7/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health 4/14/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health; 013-000-000 4/20/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Morrison 4/20/2021SenateSecond Reading 4/20/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 21, 2021 4/21/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/21/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 4/21/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons 4/22/2021HouseArrived in House 4/22/2021HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 4/23/2021HouseFirst Reading 4/23/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/28/2021HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 4/29/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 5/12/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Executive Committee; 015-000-000 5/12/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar 5/13/2021HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar 5/13/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar 5/14/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar 5/18/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 5/20/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 5/21/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day 5/26/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 112-000-000 5/26/2021SenatePassed Both Houses 6/24/2021SenateSent to the Governor 7/9/2021SenateGovernor Approved 7/9/2021SenateEffective Date January 1, 2022 7/9/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0095