MEDICAID ACCESS ADJUSTMENT
Sponsored By: Robyn Gabel (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Medicaid Access Adjustment payments to nursing facilities, provides that for dates of service beginning January 1, 2027, the Medicaid Access Adjustment shall be increased by $5.75 to $10.50 per diem. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, facilities located outside of Rate Areas 6, 7, and 8 shall have the Medicaid percent of occupied bed days to be at least 60% of all occupied bed days adjusted quarterly to qualify for the Medicaid Access Adjustment. Provides that the remaining facilities shall have their threshold remain at 70%.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robyn Gabel
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Brad Stephens
Republican • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Charles Meier
Republican • House
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Republican • House
Daniel Didech
Democratic • House
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Democratic • House
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Jawaharial Williams
Democratic • House
Jay Hoffman
Democratic • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Justin Slaughter
Democratic • House
Kam Buckner
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Natalie A. Manley
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Rick Ryan
Democratic • House
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Tony M. McCombie
Republican • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Travis Weaver
Republican • House
William "Will" Davis
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
5/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
5/22/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
5/21/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
5/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
5/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
5/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
5/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
5/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
5/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
5/12/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
5/12/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
5/11/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
5/7/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
5/7/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
5/5/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
5/5/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
4/23/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
4/23/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
4/22/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
4/16/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
4/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
4/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
4/15/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
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