MEDICAID-BIRTH CENTER RATES House SponsorsRep. Kevin John Olickal 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 210 ILCS 170/40215 ILCS 5/356z.71 new305 ILCS 5/5-16.8305 ILCS 5/5-18.3 new305 ILCS 5/5-18.5 Amends the Birth Center Licensing Act. Provides that all reimbursement rates set by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for services provided at a birth center shall be equal to the reimbursement rates set by the Department for the same services provided at a hospital. Amends the Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025 shall provide coverage for all services provided at a licensed birth center by a certified nurse midwife or a licensed certified professional midwife, including, but not limited to, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, and newborn care. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Code, all services provided at a birth center by a certified nurse midwife or a licensed certified professional midwife, including, but not limited to, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, and newborn care shall be covered under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Provides that all reimbursement rates set by the Department for services provided at a birth center shall be equal to the reimbursement rates set by the Department for the same services provided at a hospital. Requires the Department to seek a State Plan amendment or any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement the provisions of the amendatory Act. Removes a provision providing that licensed certified professional midwife services shall be covered under the medical assistance program, subject to appropriation, and that the Department shall consult with midwives on reimbursement rates for midwifery services. Effective January 1, 2025. 2/6/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal 2/7/2024HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 3/15/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal 3/15/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 4/4/2024HouseTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee 4/4/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 To Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee 4/5/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024 5/24/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 27, 2024 5/26/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2024 5/31/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die