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IL HB6158
Bill
Status
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Willis
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AI Summary
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Exempts drugs prescribed to nursing home residents from the 4-prescription limit prior approval requirement effective July 1, 2016.
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Nursing home residents as defined in Section 5E-5 of the Illinois Public Aid Code are no longer subject to prior approval when exceeding the 4-prescription cap in a 30-day period.
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Maintains existing exemptions from the 4-prescription limit for immunosuppressant drugs, oncolytic drugs, anti-retroviral drugs, and antipsychotic drugs.
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Bill becomes effective July 1, 2016, allowing nursing home residents unrestricted access to necessary medications beyond the standard prescription limit.
Legislative Description
MEDICAID-RX LIMITS EXEMPTIONS
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/8/2016