HB3434 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
MEDICAID-NUTRITION THERAPY
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, nutrition care services and medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian licensed under the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act who is acting within the scope of his or her license shall be covered under the medical assistance program. Provides that the covered services may be aimed at prevention, delay, management, treatment, or rehabilitation of a disease or condition and include nutrition assessment, nutrition intervention, nutrition counseling, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to submit a Title XIX State Plan amendment, if required, to implement the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the amendatory Act, including rules that ensure coverage for individuals with chronic conditions without prior authorization.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/06/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |