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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, nutrition care services and medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian licensed under the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act who is acting within the scope of his or her license shall be covered under the medical assistance program. Provides that the covered services may be aimed at prevention, delay, management, treatment, or rehabilitation of a disease or condition and include nutrition assessment, nutrition intervention, nutrition counseling, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to submit a Title XIX State Plan amendment, if required, to implement the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the amendatory Act, including rules that ensure coverage for individuals with chronic conditions without prior authorization.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require Medicaid to cover nutrition care services and medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitians within 12 months of the bill's effective date, pending federal approval. These services may focus on preventing, delaying, managing, treating, or rehabilitating diseases or conditions, and specifically include nutrition assessment, intervention, counseling, and monitoring and evaluation. The services must be provided by a dietitian licensed under the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act and working within their professional scope. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is required to submit a Title XIX State Plan amendment if necessary and to adopt rules implementing the coverage, with a specific requirement to ensure coverage for individuals with chronic conditions without requiring prior authorization. This expansion aims to provide more comprehensive healthcare support by recognizing the important role of nutritional services in managing health conditions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
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=3434&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3434.htm |
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