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 Bill Status of SB2440  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  DHFS-MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Steve Stadelman

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5from Ch. 23, par. 5-5


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that medically tailored meals shall be covered under the medical assistance program for persons otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement the amendatory Act. Provides that upon federal approval, the Department shall at a minimum determine by rule (i) a list of qualifying medical conditions or illnesses a person must be diagnosed with to be eligible for medically tailored meals and (ii) the number of medically tailored meals an eligible person shall receive coverage for per day.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
  2/10/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/10/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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