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HB4914 - 104th General Assembly
MEDICAID-STRIVE
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Sets per diem add-on rates, beginning January 1, 2027, for nursing facilities based on a facility's STRIVE study staffing levels. Provides that no nursing facility's variable staffing per diem add-on shall be reduced by more than 5% in 2 consecutive quarters; and that no facility below 73% of the staffing indicated by the STRIVE study shall receive a variable per diem staffing add-on after December 31, 2026. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must split the support rate into its cost report based parts, general services and general administration. Provides that the general services portion shall be referred to as "Support - non-nurse staff" and the general administration portion shall be referred to as "Support - Administrative". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/03/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 2/06/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/04/2026 | House | Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee |