DHFS-MFTD KIDS-NURSING RATES Senate SponsorsSen. Meg Loughran Cappel 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 305 ILCS 5/5-2bAmends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning coverage for medically fragile and technology dependent children, provides that subject to federal approval, on and after July 1, 2026 the reimbursement rates paid to providers of private duty nursing services for children eligible for medical assistance shall be 25% higher than the reimbursement rates in effect for nursing services on June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026