MEDICAID-BEHAVIORAL HLTH SRVCS
Sponsored By: Robyn Gabel (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Safe Place to Go Act. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, to apply for a Medicaid State Plan amendment or federal waiver within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to draw federal financial participation for crisis triage and stabilization services provided by behavioral health urgent care centers to support adults or children 5 years of age and older who are in an active mental health crisis and adults 18 years of age and older in a substance use crisis. Sets forth the services provided by behavioral health urgent care centers that shall be covered, including, but not limited to, crisis triage services, crisis stabilization services, and medication monitoring. Contains provisions concerning the use of the Illinois Mental Health Crisis Assessment Tool to determine an individual's eligibility or medical need for crisis stabilization services; telehealth and on-site services; safe sobering services; linkages to enable rapid transition to next level of care; length of stay; the development of a single bundle rate for crisis triage services and 2 separate per diem reimbursement rates for crisis stabilization services and safe sobering services; no prior authorization requirements; and the establishment of a working group to provide meaningful input on the establishment, operations, staffing, and financing of behavioral health urgent care centers. Requires the Department to adopt rules within 6 months after federal approval of its State Plan amendment or federal waiver application, if granted. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robyn Gabel
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
5/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
5/7/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/1/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
3/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
3/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
3/2/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
2/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2/2/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
1/20/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/20/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
1/15/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
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