MEDICAID-RX PRICES-MEDICARE Senate SponsorsSen. Barack Obama-Donne E. Trotter and Martin A. Sandoval 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-5.12b newAmends the medical assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a pharmacy may not charge a Medicare beneficiary more than the Medicaid reimbursement rate for prescription medications, plus an additional dispensing fee. Requires the Department of Public Aid to monitor pharmacies' compliance and to report to the General Assembly. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2006. Effective immediately. 1/29/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Barack Obama 1/29/2003SenateFirst Reading 1/29/2003SenateReferred to Rules 2/6/2003SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 2/19/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter 2/24/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 3/6/2003SenatePostponed - Health & Human Services 3/14/2003SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die