SB1847 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to exempt sickle cell disease treatment from readmission restrictions or penalties established under the Code or by rule.

• Adds subsection (k) to Section 5-5f of the Medical Assistance Article, allowing sickle cell disease patients to receive treatment without facing readmission-related payment reductions.

• Introduced February 9, 2017 by Senator Mattie Hunter during the 100th General Assembly.