SB1844

MEDICAID-MENTAL HLTH-DRUG RPTS

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

SB1844 prohibits prior authorization mandates and utilization management controls for FDA-approved mental health drugs in Illinois Medicaid.

SB1844 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to prohibit prior authorization mandates and utilization management controls for FDA-approved prescription drugs treating mental illness under the state's Medicaid program. It allows certain safety edits, generic drug substitution, and controls necessary to comply with federal mandates. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services and managed care organizations must report quarterly on compliance with these prohibitions, starting July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

10:30 AM

Behavioral and Mental Health Committee Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 27, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

May 23, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025