MEDICAID-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS House SponsorsRep. Charles E. Jefferson 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-5.12from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.12305 ILCS 5/5-5.12b new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code in relation to Medicaid. Provides for differential dispensing fees for pharmacies in connection with prescriptions for adult care homes and differential ingredient cost reimbursement of generic and brand name pharmaceuticals. Provides for limiting reimbursement for a prescription to the multisource generic equivalent drug. Prohibits prior authorization requirements for medications used to treat mental illnesses. Authorizes the Department of Public Aid to establish a statewide advisory committee to advise the Department in the development of a preferred formulary listing of drugs covered by the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to evaluate drugs and drug classes for inclusion in the State Medicaid preferred drug formulary based on safety, effectiveness, and clinical outcomes of treatments. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Fiscal Note (Department of Public Aid) The differential dispensing fee for adult care homes will cost the department $450,000 annually for each 10 cents dispensing fee is increased. The "Dispense As Written" provision will circumvent the Prior Approval process and Preferred Drug List/Supplemental Rebates and make the process ineffective. This will result in a loss of savings that will cost the Department $150 million annually. 2/21/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 2/21/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/21/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/26/2003HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/5/2003HouseRe-assigned to Human Services Committee 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die