Illinois · House Bill 3977 · 103rd General Assembly

MEDICAID-THERAPY & COUNSELING

HB 3977 Sponsored by Lindsey LaPointe Died in committee

  1. Introduced Feb 21, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 21, 2023
  3. Died  
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. 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. Provides that for purposes of preventing a potential mental health diagnosis when mental health symptoms are present and to enable early treatment, Therapy and Counseling - Brief Intervention Services (Code H0004 TF TL) shall be covered under the medical assistance program for children under 21, and for adults ages 21 and older, who are otherwise…

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Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for purposes of preventing a potential mental health diagnosis when mental health symptoms are present and to enable early treatment, Therapy and Counseling - Brief Intervention Services (Code H0004 TF TL) shall be covered under the medical assistance program for children under 21, and for adults ages 21 and older, who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Provides that completion of an Integrated Assessment and Treatment Planning service shall not be required (given the short duration of services). Provides that, at a minimum, up to 8 clinical sessions not to exceed 90 minutes per session shall be permitted. Provides that such services shall be permitted to be delivered by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts; or a qualified mental health professional or mental health professional under the direction of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Sets forth certain billing codes that must be used when billing for therapy and counseling services. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for federal approval if necessary. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.

Every action

17 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  5. CommitteeTo Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee · House Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommitte
  6. HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
  7. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  1. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  2. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  3. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  4. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  5. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  6. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

All 5 cosponsors

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.