MEDICAID-MUSIC THERAPY Senate SponsorsSen. Laura M. Murphy 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-55 newAmends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a reimbursement code for music therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. Provides that, to be eligible for reimbursement, music therapy services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires the reimbursement code to be designed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy services for all consumers, considering the expertise and specialized skills of music therapists. Provides that health care providers shall be notified of the new reimbursement code, and relevant training may be provided to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for music therapy services. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall be implemented on July 1, 2025, subject to federal approval. Effective immediately. 1/12/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 1/12/2024SenateFirst Reading 1/12/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 1/31/2024SenateAssigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services 3/4/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 3/4/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/12/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations - Health and Human Services 3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024 4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024 4/17/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 4/17/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 4/24/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments: 5/3/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/3/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/3/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die