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 Bill Status of SB1026  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  MEDICAID-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mattie Hunter

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5.12from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.12
305 ILCS 5/5-5.12b new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code in relation to Medicaid. Provides for differential dispensing fees for pharmacies in connection with prescriptions for adult care homes and differential ingredient cost reimbursement of generic and brand name pharmaceuticals. Provides for limiting reimbursement for a prescription to the multisource generic equivalent drug. Prohibits prior authorization requirements for medications used to treat mental illnesses. Authorizes the Department of Public Aid to establish a statewide advisory committee to advise the Department in the development of a preferred formulary listing of drugs covered by the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to evaluate drugs and drug classes for inclusion in the State Medicaid preferred drug formulary based on safety, effectiveness, and clinical outcomes of treatments. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/19/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
  2/19/2003SenateFirst Reading
  2/19/2003SenateReferred to Rules
  3/6/2003SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services
  3/11/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
  3/11/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  3/11/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services
  3/13/2003SenatePostponed - Health & Human Services
  3/14/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  3/14/2003SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

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