HB5622

Increases reimbursement rates for nursing services for medically fragile and technology dependent children and non-waiver customers.

HB5622 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to increase reimbursement rates for nursing services. Specifically, it raises the rates by 20% for nursing services provided to medically fragile and technology dependent children and non-waiver customers, effective January 1, 2027, pending federal approval. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is required to conduct an evaluation of the program, including service provision, design, waiver operations, and methodologies for setting rates and reimbursements.