Illinois SB1606 amends Medicaid nursing facility rates, adjusting them based on the Consumer Price Index and staffing levels.
Illinois SB1606 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to adjust Medicaid nursing facility rates. It increases rates based on the Consumer Price Index from September 2016 to September 2025. The bill also sets specific rates for facilities licensed under the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013. It mandates that facilities with rates below a certain threshold have their rates restored to a previous level. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for staffing add-ons and updates facility rates using federal staffing reports.
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