DHFS-REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHS Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-30.11Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the treatment of autism spectrum disorder through applied behavior analysis, provides that coverage of comprehensive applied behavior analysis and focused applied behavior analysis shall be based on medical necessity (rather than such coverage may be limited to age ranges based on evidence-based best practices). Provides that registered behavior technicians shall not be required to enroll in the medical assistance program as providers of applied behavior analysis services but shall be considered enrolled through their supervising staff qualified to perform applied behavior analysis. Effective immediately. 2/7/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/7/2024SenateFirst Reading 2/7/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 2/20/2024SenateAssigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services 4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024 5/3/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die