Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2911
Illinois General Assembly
  Home     Legislation & Laws     Senate     House     My Legislation     Site Map    

Previous General Assemblies

 Bill Status of HB2911  93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  MEDICAID-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

House Sponsors
Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5.12from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.12
305 ILCS 5/5-5.12b new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code in relation to Medicaid. Provides for differential dispensing fees for pharmacies in connection with prescriptions for adult care homes and differential ingredient cost reimbursement of generic and brand name pharmaceuticals. Provides for limiting reimbursement for a prescription to the multisource generic equivalent drug. Prohibits prior authorization requirements for medications used to treat mental illnesses. Authorizes the Department of Public Aid to establish a statewide advisory committee to advise the Department in the development of a preferred formulary listing of drugs covered by the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to evaluate drugs and drug classes for inclusion in the State Medicaid preferred drug formulary based on safety, effectiveness, and clinical outcomes of treatments. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

 Fiscal Note (Department of Public Aid)
 The differential dispensing fee for adult care homes will cost the department $450,000 annually for each 10 cents dispensing fee is increased. The "Dispense As Written" provision will circumvent the Prior Approval process and Preferred Drug List/Supplemental Rebates and make the process ineffective. This will result in a loss of savings that will cost the Department $150 million annually.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/21/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Charles E. Jefferson
  2/21/2003HouseFirst Reading
  2/21/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/26/2003HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/5/2003HouseRe-assigned to Human Services Committee
  3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/20/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Back To Top

Home | Legislation & Laws | House | Senate | My Legislation | Disclaimers | Email

  Legislative Information System logo This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the
Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706
Contact ILGA Webmaster