HB3214Introduced in the House
DHFS-MEDICARE PART A BUY-IN
Introduced by Anna Moeller, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to study the impact to the State and recipients of entering into a Medicare Part A Buy-In Agreement for qualified Medicare beneficiaries with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Provides that no later than January 1, 2026, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly about executing a Medicare Part A Buy-In Agreement. Requires the report to reflect that it is the policy of the State of Illinois to reduce administrative burden to applicants and recipients in programs under the Code, and to promote the health, well-being, and economic security of low-income older adults and people with disabilities in its medical programs. Requires the Department to consult with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and relevant State agencies, including the Department on Aging, and conduct stakeholder engagement. Provides that the report shall outline the methodology used by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and shall include relevant findings, including potential cost savings to recipients and reductions in administrative burden, and a synopsis of discussions with interested stakeholders. Provides that the report shall contain recommendations for further action to facilitate accountability and to achieve the policy objectives outlined in the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0286
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Assigned to Human Services Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0286
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