HEALTH FINANCE REFORM Senate SponsorsSen. Mattie Hunter-Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, James F. Clayborne, Jr., Iris Y. Martinez, Kwame Raoul, Donne E. Trotter and Jacqueline Y. Collins House Sponsors(Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie-Eddie Washington-Arthur L. Turner-Annazette Collins, William Delgado, Harry Osterman, Robert Rita, Monique D. Davis, William Davis, Calvin L. Giles, Elaine Nekritz, Sara Feigenholtz, Mary E. Flowers, Deborah L. Graham, Robin Kelly, Cynthia Soto, Kathleen A. Ryg, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Milton Patterson, Michael K. Smith, Dan Reitz, Brandon W. Phelps, Kurt M. Granberg, Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia, John E. Bradley, Marlow H. Colvin, Daniel V. Beiser, Careen M Gordon, Lisa M. Dugan and Gary Hannig) 6/6/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0838 20 ILCS 2215/4-2from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6504-2 Amends the Illinois Health Care Finance Reform Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to require all ambulatory surgical treatment centers licensed to operate in the State (now, the requirement applies only to hospitals licensed to operate in the State) to adopt a uniform system for submitting patient claims and encounter data (now, patient billing data) for payment from public and private payors. Requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to submit billing data to the Department of Public Health no later than 60 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Requires the Department to include certain information in its "Consumer Guide to Health Care" on its website. Authorizes the Department to disclose certain information on its website. Authorizes the Department to promulgate rules concerning the provisions of the Illinois Health Care Finance Reform Act. Requires that ambulatory surgical treatment centers, organizations representing ambulatory surgical treatment centers, purchasers, consumer groups, and health plans be meaningfully involved in the development of all aspects of the Department's methodology for collecting, analyzing, and disclosing the information collected under this Act. Requires the Department to evaluate additional methods for comparing the performance of hospitals and ambulatory surgical treatment centers and report its findings and recommendations on its Internet website and to the Governor and General Assembly no later than January 1, 2006. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) In the opinion of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Senate Bill 1863 (Engrossed) does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act.Fiscal Note (Department of Public Health) The estimated fiscal impact of Senate Bill 1863 to the Illinois Department of Public Health is $200,000. These costs will be offset with the passage of the companion bill House Bill 2344.House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 2215/4-2Adds reference to:5 ILCS 100/5-45from Ch. 127, par. 1005-455 ILCS 100/5-46.2 new305 ILCS 5/5-5.4from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.4305 ILCS 5/5A-2from Ch. 23, par. 5A-2305 ILCS 5/5A-12.1305 ILCS 5/12-4.36 new305 ILCS 5/5-5.22 rep.Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the FY2007 Budget Implementation (Human Services) Act for the purpose of implementing the Governor's FY2007 budget recommendations concerning human services. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Authorizes the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt emergency rules during FY2007, including rules effective July 1, 2007, to the extent necessary to administer the Department's responsibilities with respect to amendments and waivers to the State plans and Illinois waivers approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services necessitated by the requirements of Title XIX and Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act, in order to provide for the expeditious and timely implementation of the provisions of the State's fiscal year 2007 budget. Provides that in order to provide for the timely and expeditious implementation of the federally approved amendment to the State Medicaid Plan, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may adopt rules necessary to implement changes resulting from that amendment to the hospital access improvement payments authorized by Public Act 94-242 and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Authorizes the Department to use emergency rulemaking. Provides that this emergency rulemaking authority is granted by, and may be exercised only during, the 94th General Assembly. Provides that in connection with Medicaid rates paid to nursing homes, no rate increase and no update for inflation shall be provided before July 1, 2007 (instead of 2006) unless specifically provided for in those provisions. Also in connection with Medicaid rates paid to nursing homes, (i) provides that for facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health under the Nursing Home Care Act as intermediate care facilities that are federally defined as Institutions for Mental Disease, a socio-development component rate equal to 6.6% of the facility's nursing component rate as of January 1, 2006 shall be established and paid effective July 1, 2006 and (ii) provides that these socio-development component rates may be adjusted, but in no case may they be diminished. Also authorizes the Department to adopt rules during the 94th General Assembly to reduce the rate of any annual assessment imposed on hospitals. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to initiate a 3-year pilot program of home and community-based medical services for persons who are medically fragile and technology-dependent. Makes other changes. Repeals provisions concerning nursing home inspections of care by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Effective immediately.State Mandates Fiscal Note (H-AM 2)(Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This legislation does not impose requirements on units of local government, therefore, does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act.Home Rule Note (H-AM 2) (Dept. of Commerce & Econ Opportunity.) Does not pre-empt home rule authority.Fiscal Note (H-AM 2) (Gov. Office of Management & Budget) The Governor's Office of Management and Budget estimates that this bill, if enacted into law, will have a fiscal impact of at least $100 million, which will be necessary to enact a balanced budget.Balanced Budget Note (H-AM 2)(Gov. Office of Management & Budget) Will have impact of preserving a balanced State budget in fiscal year 2007.Pension Note (H-AM 2)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Accountability) This legislation would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. State Debt Impact Note (H-AM 2)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Accountability) Would not affect the level of state indebtedness.Judicial Note (H-AM 2)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State of Illinois.Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM 2)(Housing Development Authority) This legislation will have no effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. Judicial Note (H-AM 2)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of this bill, it has been determined that this legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State. 2/25/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett 2/25/2005SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 2/25/2005SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 2/25/2005SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben 2/25/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/25/2005SenateReferred to Rules 3/2/2005SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 3/2/2005SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/2/2005SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/9/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 3/10/2005SenateDo Pass Health & Human Services; 009-000-000 3/10/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2005 3/10/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/10/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul 3/17/2005SenateSecond Reading 3/17/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 6, 2005 4/8/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter 4/11/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/11/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 4/11/2005HouseArrived in House 4/11/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/11/2005HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos 4/11/2005HouseFirst Reading 4/11/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/12/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Delgado 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 4/14/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 4/15/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Milton Patterson 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 4/20/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 4/20/2005HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 5/4/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 5/4/2005HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. William B. Black 5/4/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. William B. Black 5/5/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/5/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/12/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 5/12/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed 5/13/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed 5/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Julie Hamos 5/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/17/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 5/19/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 5/20/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005 5/30/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 5/31/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/17/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 30, 2006 4/17/2006HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000 4/17/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 5, 2006 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gary Hannig 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/2/2006HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/2/2006SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Todd Sieben 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 5/2/2006SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 008-005-000 5/2/2006HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/2/2006HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 5/2/2006HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Aaron Schock 5/2/2006HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Suzanne Bassi 5/3/2006HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseHome Rule Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HousePension Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseJudicial Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Tabled 5/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/3/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-050-000 5/3/2006SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 02 5/3/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 02-May 4,2006 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government 5/3/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 005-003-000 5/3/2006SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Dale A. Righter 5/4/2006SenateHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended with House Amendment No. 2 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 032-026-000 5/4/2006SenateJudicial Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2, from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. 5/4/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 6/2/2006SenateSent to the Governor 6/6/2006SenateGovernor Approved 6/6/2006SenateEffective Date June 6, 2006 6/6/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0838