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IL HB5185

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kambium Buckner

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the Safety-Net Hospital eligibility period from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028 for hospitals that qualified based on rate years beginning October 1, 2011 or October 1, 2012
  • Amends Section 5-5e.1 of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Medical Assistance Article)
  • Safety-Net Hospitals must be licensed general acute care or pediatric hospitals, qualify as disproportionate share hospitals, and meet specific Medicaid Inpatient Utilization Rate (MIUR) and charity care thresholds
  • Introduced by Rep. Kam Buckner in the 104th General Assembly
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS

Last Action

Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations-Health and Human Services3/4/2026
Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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