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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a safety-net hospital includes a behavioral health safety-net provider that: (i) is licensed or certified by the Department of Human Services, or otherwise authorized under State law, to provide behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment services; (ii) meets specified federal requirements for being designated a disproportionate share hospital, as defined by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services; (iii) accepts admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no blackout periods; (iv) accepts patients who only need mental health or substance use disorder treatment; and (v) has a MIUR of at least 40% and a charity percent of at least 4%, or a MIUR of at least 50%.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "Safety-Net Hospital" under the Illinois Public Aid Code to include "behavioral health safety-net providers," which are entities licensed or certified to offer mental health or substance use disorder treatment services. To qualify, these providers must meet federal requirements for disproportionate share hospitals, be available 24/7 without restrictions, accept patients solely for behavioral health treatment, and have either a Medicaid Inpatient Utilization Rate (MIUR) of at least 40% and a charity care percentage of at least 4%, or a MIUR of at least 50%. The MIUR refers to the percentage of a hospital's inpatient days used by Medicaid patients, and charity percent represents the ratio of charity care charges to total hospital charges. This amendment aims to ensure that facilities providing crucial behavioral health services are recognized and supported within the state's medical assistance framework.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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