HB5846 Summary

• Repeals Section 5-45.37 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act regarding emergency rulemaking authority.

• Removes provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover kidney transplantation services for noncitizens with end-stage renal disease.

• Eliminates provisions permitting the Department to provide medical assistance to noncitizens ages 42-64 years old who meet income requirements.

• Removes requirement for the Department to cover immunosuppressive drugs and related services for post-kidney transplant management for noncitizens.

• Repeals emergency rulemaking authority previously granted to the Department to implement medical services coverage expansions for noncitizens.