SB1391

Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for Illinois safety-net hospitals by 10% for inpatient and outpatient services.

The bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for safety-net hospitals by 10% for both inpatient and outpatient services, effective January 1, 2026. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services must ensure these rate increases are implemented, including seeking federal approval and adopting necessary administrative rules. Safety-net hospitals are defined as those meeting certain criteria, such as having a Medicaid Inpatient Utilization Rate of at least 40% and a charity percent of at least 4%, or a MIUR of at least 50%.