SB3473

MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Extends eligibility for Illinois hospitals to be designated as Safety-Net Hospitals.

The bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to extend the eligibility period for hospitals to be designated as Safety-Net Hospitals. Specifically, it allows hospitals that would have qualified for the rate year beginning October 1, 2011 or October 1, 2012 to remain eligible until December 31, 2026. Additionally, it extends eligibility for hospitals designated as federal rural referral centers as of October 1, 2020, until December 31, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 22

Senate

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

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026