MEDICAID-THERAPY & COUNSELING House SponsorsRep. Lindsey LaPointe-Jackie Haas, Ryan Spain, Dagmara Avelar, Maura Hirschauer and Anna Moeller 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-47 new Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for purposes of preventing a potential mental health diagnosis when mental health symptoms are present and to enable early treatment, Therapy and Counseling - Brief Intervention Services (Code H0004 TF TL) shall be covered under the medical assistance program for children under 21, and for adults ages 21 and older, who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Provides that completion of an Integrated Assessment and Treatment Planning service shall not be required (given the short duration of services). Provides that, at a minimum, up to 8 clinical sessions not to exceed 90 minutes per session shall be permitted. Provides that such services shall be permitted to be delivered by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts; or a qualified mental health professional or mental health professional under the direction of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Sets forth certain billing codes that must be used when billing for therapy and counseling services. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for federal approval if necessary. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately. 2/21/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 2/21/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/21/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 3/9/2023HouseTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee 3/10/2023HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023 3/16/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller 3/21/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 3/21/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/22/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 5/19/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/19/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die