MEDICAID-HOME HLTH SRVCS-RATES House SponsorsRep. Sidney H. Mathias-Thomas Holbrook-Michael K. Smith-Daniel V. Beiser-Elizabeth Coulson, Mike Boland, Lisa M. Dugan, Rich Brauer, Kathleen A. Ryg, Richard T. Bradley, JoAnn D. Osmond, Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia, Patricia R. Bellock, Arthur L. Turner, Jack McGuire and David Reis 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-5.25 new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after July 1, 2007, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall reimburse providers of home health services under the Medicaid program using a phased-in rate increase as follows: (1) for services provided from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, the rate shall be $70 per visit; and (2) for services provided on or after July 1, 2008, the rate shall be $80 per visit. Provides that these rate increases apply to skilled nursing visits, physical therapy visits, occupational therapy visits, and speech therapy visits. Provides that the rate for home health aide visits shall be $61.34 for all such services provided on or after July 1, 2007. Effective immediately. 2/7/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/7/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/1/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/1/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer 3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 3/6/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 3/6/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 3/6/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/6/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 3/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 3/14/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 3/14/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner 4/26/2007HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 4/26/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/3/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007 5/10/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007 5/15/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 5/18/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007 5/25/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die