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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Illinois Medicare for All Health Care Act. Provides that all individuals residing in the State are covered under the Illinois Health Services Program for health insurance. Sets forth the health coverage benefits that participants are entitled to under the Program. Sets forth the qualification requirements for participating health providers. Sets forth standards for provider reimbursement. Provides that it is unlawful for private health insurers to sell health insurance coverage that duplicates the coverage of the Program. Provides that investor-ownership of health delivery facilities is unlawful. Provides that the State shall establish the Illinois Health Services Trust to provide financing for the Program. Sets forth the requirements for claims billing under the Program. Provides that the Program shall include funding for long-term care services and mental health services. Provides that the Program shall establish a single prescription drug formulary and list of approved durable medical goods and supplies. Creates the Pharmaceutical and Durable Medical Goods Committee to negotiate the prices of pharmaceuticals and durable medical goods with suppliers or manufacturers on an open bid competitive basis. Sets forth provisions concerning patients' rights. Provides that the employees of the Program shall be compensated in accordance with the current pay scale for State employees and as deemed professionally appropriate by the General Assembly. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Illinois Medicare for All Health Care Act, which aims to establish a universal, state-sponsored health insurance program that would provide comprehensive health coverage to all Illinois residents. The program would cover a wide range of medical services including primary and specialty care, emergency services, prescription drugs, mental health services, dental care, long-term care, and more, with no deductibles or copayments for basic covered services. The program would be funded through a combination of government appropriations, progressive income contributions (20% from individuals, 20% from businesses, and 60% from government), and federal healthcare funds. Only non-profit healthcare providers would be allowed to participate, and private health insurers would be prohibited from selling duplicate coverage. The program would be governed by an independent Illinois Health Services Governing Board, which would be responsible for administering the program, setting budgets, negotiating service fees, and ensuring quality care. The bill also mandates the conversion of investor-owned healthcare facilities to non-profit status and establishes an Illinois Health Services Trust to manage program financing. Notably, the program would create a single prescription drug formulary, establish a committee to negotiate drug and medical supply prices, and protect patients' rights to privacy and medical record access. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, with the intent of potentially integrating into a nationwide healthcare system if federal legislation emerges.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3287&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3287.htm |
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