INSURANCE-FEE SCHEDULES House SponsorsRep. Esther Golar-Lisa M. Dugan-Daniel V. Beiser-Thomas Holbrook-Susana A Mendoza, Elizabeth Coulson, Patricia R. Bellock, Mary E. Flowers, Constance A. Howard, Patrick J Verschoore, Sara Feigenholtz, Al Riley, Kathleen A. Ryg and Elaine Nekritz 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 215 ILCS 106/65 new215 ILCS 170/52.5 new305 ILCS 5/5-5.05 new330 ILCS 125/37 new Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Insurance Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act. Provides that the fee schedule for each of these programs must be competitive with those of non-governmental, third-party health insurance programs. Provides that (i) reimbursement for any service must not be lower than Medicare reimbursement in effect on December 31, 2007; (ii) the fee schedule must be decreased or increased every January 1 corresponding to the decrease or increase in the Consumer Price Index for medical care published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but in no case more than 4% per year; and (iii) payment for services must be made within 30 days after receipt of a bill or claim for payment. Effective July 1, 2008.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:330 ILCS 125/37 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Insurance Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that (i) beginning on January 1, 2009, the fee schedule for each of these programs for any physician service must not be lower than Medicare reimbursement in accordance with the Medicare payment localities for Illinois; (ii) reimbursement rules and policies shall not be more restrictive than Medicare physician payment rules and policies; and (iii) payment for services must be made within 30 days after receipt of a bill or claim for payment. Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. Effective immediately. 2/13/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar 2/13/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 2/13/2008HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/11/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/11/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/12/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee 3/12/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/12/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 3/12/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 3/12/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard 3/12/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 3/12/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/7/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 4/9/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 4/10/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar 4/10/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/15/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 4/15/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 4/15/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008 4/29/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 5/9/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008 5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008 5/29/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2008HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2008HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die