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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the supportive living facilities program, provides that sites for the operation of the program shall be selected by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services based upon criteria that may include the need for services in a geographic area, the availability of funding, the site's ability to meet the standards, and a need to increase access for Medicaid enrollees who need an alternative to nursing home care. Requires the Department to determine need utilizing the most recently available statewide report every 3 years, and to also consider the occupancy rates, vacancies, and waiting lists in surrounding operational supportive living program sites, and public comments. Provides that based on need, the Department shall make the final determination to establish geographic areas utilizing county or zip code-based geographic areas within a rate setting region as the basis for opening a competitive application process. Contains provisions on the analysis and other information required in the statewide report; primary market areas for supportive living program sites; and other matters. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to change how supportive living facilities, which offer housing integrated with health and personal care services as an alternative to nursing home care for Medicaid enrollees, are selected and expanded. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services will now select sites based on factors like the need for services in an area, funding availability, the site's ability to meet standards, and the goal of increasing access for individuals who need an alternative to nursing home care. To determine this need, the Department will conduct a statewide report every three years, considering occupancy rates, vacancies, and waiting lists at existing facilities, as well as public comments. The bill also outlines specific criteria for defining geographic areas for competitive application processes, including the use of county or zip code-based areas within rate-setting regions, and details the content of the statewide market study report, including how primary market areas are defined and how the eligible population is identified based on age, income, and health needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson (on 02/17/2026)
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