HB4486 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB4486

Introduced 1/17/2024, by Rep. Terra Costa Howard

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

305 ILCS 5/5-55 new

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a reimbursement code for music therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. Provides that, to be eligible for reimbursement, music therapy services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires the reimbursement code to be designed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy services for all consumers, considering the expertise and specialized skills of music therapists. Provides that health care providers shall be notified of the new reimbursement code, and relevant training may be provided to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for music therapy services. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall be implemented on July 1, 2025, subject to federal approval. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public aid.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by adding Section 5-55 as follows:

(305 ILCS 5/5-55 new)

Sec. 5-55. Reimbursement for music therapy services. The Department shall establish a reimbursement code for music therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. To be eligible for reimbursement under this Section, music therapy services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The reimbursement code shall be designed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy services for all consumers, considering the expertise and specialized skills of music therapists. Health care providers shall be notified of the new reimbursement code, and relevant training may be provided to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for music therapy services. This Section shall be implemented on July 1, 2025, subject to federal approval.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.