Senate Sponsors: KLEMM. Short description: MEDICAID-NURSG HOME PAYMENTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the "Medicaid" Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that except for nursing homes with rates less than the actual, audited costs, rates established on July 1, 2000 shall be increased to no less than the lower of the average costs in a facility's geographic area as defined by the Department of Public Aid or the facility's 1998 actual audited, adjusted costs. In no case shall a facility's July 1, 2000 rate be less than its January 1, 1999 rate. Effective July 1, 2000. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status