IL SB3481

Department of Healthcare and Family Services must seek a federal waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within 60 days of the bill's effective date.

Waiver must convert Illinois Medicaid program from a claims-based reimbursement system to a block grant structure under federal Medicaid.

Block grant must include built-in annual funding increases to account for inflation and population growth.

Bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.