Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4486

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a reimbursement code for music therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. Provides that, to be eligible for reimbursement, music therapy services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires the reimbursement code to be designed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy services for all consumers, considering the expertise and specialized skills of music therapists. Provides that health care providers shall be notified of the new reimbursement code, and relevant training may be provided to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for music therapy services. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall be implemented on July 1, 2025, subject to federal approval. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/17/2024	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
1/17/2024	House	First Reading
1/17/2024	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/14/2024	House	Assigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee
4/4/2024	House	To Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee
4/5/2024	House	Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024
4/19/2024	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
4/19/2024	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

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