MEDICAID-DENTAL SERVICES
- Introduced Feb 17, 2023
- In committee Feb 17, 2023
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning dental services for children and adults under the medical assistance program, lists the codes for certain dental procedures that shall be reimbursed at specified amounts. Provides that on and after January 1, 2024, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in cooperation with the Department of Veterans' Affairs…
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Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning dental services for children and adults under the medical assistance program, lists the codes for certain dental procedures that shall be reimbursed at specified amounts. Provides that on and after January 1, 2024, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in cooperation with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, shall establish and administer a 5-year pilot program to help improve dental care access for veterans. Provides that under the pilot program, veterans with income at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shall be eligible for comprehensive dental care coverage at local community dentists who agree to discount their fees and provide needed dental care to eligible veterans. Provides that the Department may require veterans to meet other eligibility requirements as established by rule. Effective immediately.
Every action
13 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
- CommitteeTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee · House Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommitte
- HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
- HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024
- HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 27, 2024
- HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2024
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Stephanie A. KifowitD Primary sponsor · District 84
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.