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IL HR0859
Resolution
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Anthony DeLuca
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AI Summary
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Creates a 9-member task force to examine consolidating the Department of Human Services' Divisions of Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and Developmental Disabilities into a new Division of Behavioral Health within the Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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Task force composition: 3 members appointed by the Speaker of the House, 3 by the House Minority Leader, and 3 by the Governor, all serving without compensation
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Departments of Human Services and Healthcare and Family Services shall provide administrative and support services to the task force
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Task force must report findings to the House Human Services Committee on or before June 1, 2013
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Consolidation aims to eliminate redundant infrastructure, reduce administrative costs, streamline enrollment and claims processing, improve care coordination for Medicaid enrollees, and increase provider accountability
Legislative Description
TASK FORCE-HEALTHCARE-DHFS-DHS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013