IL SB2384

Expands pediatric palliative care coverage under Illinois Medicaid to include community-based services as an added benefit (rather than as a pilot program), allowing children to continue curative treatments while receiving palliative care simultaneously.

Increases the age eligibility from 18 to 21 years old for children enrolled in the medical assistance program with serious illnesses and changes terminology from "potentially life-limiting illness" to "serious illness."

Adds a new category of qualifying serious illnesses (item 12) allowing the Department to determine additional conditions beyond the 11 specified conditions, in consultation with stakeholders.

Requires the Department to establish standards for pediatric palliative care services under the medical assistance program and provide technical assistance to managed care organizations to ensure delivery of these services.

Updates provider requirements to include licensed hospice agencies, home health agencies, or entities with demonstrated expertise in pediatric palliative care, with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and licensed social workers trained in pediatric care.