MEDICAID-ORTHODONTIC SRVCS

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, on and after January 1, 2027, the reimbursement rates for all orthodontic services for children shall be increased 50% above the rates in effect on December 31, 2026. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to do an evaluation of the network adequacy of Medicaid providers of orthodontic services statewide, and give priority consideration to rural/Downstate areas of the State. Effective January 1, 2027.

Every action

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

1. Feb 4, 2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
2. Feb 6, 2026HouseFirst Reading
3. Feb 6, 2026CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
4. Mar 12, 2026CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health and Human Services
5. Mar 20, 2026CommitteeTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee · House Approp-Medicaid Sub
6. Mar 25, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
7. Mar 27, 2026CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.

• Amy ElikR Primary sponsor · District 111