HB3637 Summary

• Department of Healthcare and Family Services must provide medical assistance coverage for lung transplantation, including double lung transplantation, for eligible individuals diagnosed with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome by a licensed physician.

• Coverage extends to persons otherwise eligible for medical assistance who meet all other transplantation requirements.

• This provision amends the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/5-5) to add lung transplantation as a covered medical service under the state's medical assistance program.