MEDICAID-MENTAL ILLNESS SRVCS House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino-David R. Leitch 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-5.4from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.4 Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning Medicaid payments to nursing homes, provides that on and after July 1, 2003, the appropriation for facilities participating in the Department of Public Aid's demonstration program for providing services to persons with mental illness shall be separate from the appropriation for all other nursing homes. Limits the rates for a facility participating in the demonstration program to no more than 7% of the facility's audited adjustment cost. Effective immediately.Fiscal Note (Department of Public Aid) The estimated annual savings as a result of the 7% limitation is $12 million. The $12 million is 100% funded by State dollars. 1/23/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 1/23/2003HouseFirst Reading 1/23/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/29/2003HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 1/29/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch 3/11/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die