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IL SB2813
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Simmons
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services from requiring any Medicaid recipient to pay co-payments for medical services or prescription medications
- Eliminates the existing co-payment structure that previously allowed fees up to $10 for non-emergency ER visits and other services
- Removes previous exemptions that only waived co-payments for specific treatments like renal dialysis, radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy, and insulin
- Requires the Department to apply for any necessary State Plan amendments or federal approvals to implement the co-payment prohibition
- Amends Section 5-4.1 of the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/5-4.1)
Legislative Description
MEDICAID-NO CO-PAYMENTS
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations - Health and Human Services2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026
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