HB6164 Summary

• Amends P.A. 97-0070 to make supplemental appropriations to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for medical assistance, increasing the total from $5,725,688,700 to $5,799,288,700.

• Adjusts Medicare Part B Premiums funding from $275,632,100 to $349,232,100 for medical assistance programs under the Illinois Public Aid Code and Children's Health Insurance Program.

• Appropriates $1,885,962,900 for prescribed drugs, Illinois Cares Rx Program, and Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities Program from multiple fund sources including General Revenue Fund and Drug Rebate Fund.

• Amends income assistance appropriations for the Department of Human Services, reducing grants for Child Care Services from $355,450,800 to $281,850,800, bringing total appropriations from $509,659,400 to $434,079,400.

• Takes effect immediately upon enactment.