Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: passed_lower. Latest action: April 17, 2026.
MEDICAID-READMISSION DATA.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes provisions requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to: (i) establish benchmarks for hospitals to measure and align payments to reduce potentially preventable hospital readmissions, inpatient complications, and unnecessary emergency room visits; (ii) publish provider-specific historical readmission data and anticipated potentially preventable targets 60 days prior to the start of the program; and (iii) adopt policies and rates of reimbursement for readmission services and other payments.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-17 | Status | passed_lower |
| 2026-04-17 | Latest Action | 4/17/2026 - Senate: |