MEDICAID-RX DRUGS-PRIOR APPROV House SponsorsRep. William Delgado 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-5.12from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.12 Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning pharmacy payments under the Medicaid program, provides that the Department of Public Aid may not impose prior approval requirements for antidepressants or other drugs used in treating serious mental illnesses (deletes the provision allowing imposition of such requirements after conducting an impact study). Requires continuous access to medications. Makes other changes, and makes the provisions concerning prior approval inoperative after December 31, 2006. Effective immediately. 2/3/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William Delgado 2/3/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die