MEDICAID ACCESS ADJUSTMENT House SponsorsRep. Robyn Gabel-Kam Buckner 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 305 ILCS 5/5-5.2 Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Medicaid Access Adjustment payments to nursing facilities, provides that for dates of service beginning January 1, 2027, the Medicaid Access Adjustment shall be increased by $5.75 to $10.50 per diem. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, facilities located outside of Rate Areas 6, 7, and 8 shall have the Medicaid percent of occupied bed days to be at least 60% of all occupied bed days adjusted quarterly to qualify for the Medicaid Access Adjustment. Provides that the remaining facilities shall have their threshold remain at 70%. 2/4/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel 2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee 3/20/2026HouseTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/7/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner