MEDICAID-IMMUNOSUPPRESSIV DRUG Senate SponsorsSen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.-M. Maggie Crotty, Mike Jacobs, John J. Millner-Michael Noland, Don Harmon, Mattie Hunter, Heather Steans, Ira I. Silverstein, Iris Y. Martinez, Donne E. Trotter and Jacqueline Y. Collins House Sponsors(Rep. Gary Hannig-Sara Feigenholtz-Mary E. Flowers-Elizabeth Coulson-Barbara Flynn Currie) 4/10/2009SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-1055 305 ILCS 5/5-5.12from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.12Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that under the medical assistance program, an immunosuppressive drug shall not require prior authorization, step therapy, generic substitution, or quantity limits without express written or oral notification and the documented consent of the practitioner and the patient. Defines "immunosuppressive drug" as a drug that is issued in immunosuppressive therapy to inhibit or prevent activity of the immune system and is used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs and tissues. Provides that immunosuppressive drugs do not include drugs for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or diseases that are most likely of autoimmune origin. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:305 ILCS 5/5-5.12Adds reference to:305 ILCS 5/4-2from Ch. 23, par. 4-2305 ILCS 5/5-2from Ch. 23, par. 5-2305 ILCS 5/12-4.11from Ch. 23, par. 12-4.11Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to appropriation, beginning on July 1, 2008, the Department of Human Services shall increase TANF grant amounts in effect on June 30, 2008 by 15%; provides that the Department is authorized to administer this increase but may not otherwise adopt any rule to implement this increase. Adds provisions concerning Family Care medical assistance eligibility for caretaker relatives age 19 years or older when countable income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Provides that eligibility shall be reviewed annually. Provides that caretaker relatives enrolled under these provisions in families with countable income above 150% and at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines shall be counted as family members and pay premiums as established under the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Adds other provisions concerning payment of premiums, re-enrollment after termination of coverage, and restrictions on rulemaking to implement these provisions. Effective immediately. 2/9/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 2/9/2007SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2007SenateReferred to Rules 2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Human Services 3/8/2007SenateHeld in Human Services 3/14/2007SenateDo Pass Human Services; 006-003-001 3/14/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2007 3/20/2007SenateSecond Reading 3/20/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2007 3/22/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 3/22/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 3/22/2007SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs 3/22/2007SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner 3/30/2007SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2007 4/19/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-013-000 4/20/2007HouseArrived in House 4/20/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/20/2007HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 4/20/2007HouseFirst Reading 4/20/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/23/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 4/30/2007HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 5/18/2007HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 25, 2007 5/25/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2007 5/31/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/15/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008 5/15/2008HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability and Access Committee 5/20/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 5/20/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 5/21/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Health Care Availability and Access Committee 5/21/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Availability and Access Committee; by Voice Vote 5/21/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Availability and Access Committee; 011-000-000 5/21/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/21/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/21/2008HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008 5/28/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 5/28/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/30/2008HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gary Hannig 5/30/2008HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed to Table Rep. Gary Hannig 5/30/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Table Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Table Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 5/30/2008HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/31/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Table Amendment - Prevailed 5/31/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled 5/31/2008HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/31/2008HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2008HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/31/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-002-000 5/31/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 02 5/31/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 02-May 31, 2008 5/31/2008SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 7/1/2008SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 11/12/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 11/12/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 11/12/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather Steans 11/12/2008SenateApproved for Consideration Rules 11/12/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) November 13, 2008; 02 11/12/2008SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 11/12/2008SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 11/12/2008SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Human Services 11/12/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 11/13/2008SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Human Services; 006-002-001 11/13/2008SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 11/13/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 1/12/2009SenateVerified 1/12/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter 1/12/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 1/12/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Lost 029-014-000 1/12/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.; Motion No. 2 1/12/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 1/13/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Rules 1/13/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 037-016-000 1/13/2009SenatePassed Both Houses 2/11/2009SenateSent to the Governor 4/10/2009SenateGovernor Approved 4/10/2009SenateEffective Date April 10, 2009 4/10/2009SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-1055