HB4914Introduced in the House
MEDICAID-STRIVE
Introduced by Natalie Manley, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Sets per diem add-on rates, beginning January 1, 2027, for nursing facilities based on a facility's STRIVE study staffing levels. Provides that no nursing facility's variable staffing per diem add-on shall be reduced by more than 5% in 2 consecutive quarters; and that no facility below 73% of the staffing indicated by the STRIVE study shall receive a variable per diem staffing add-on after December 31, 2026. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must split the support rate into its cost report based parts, general services and general administration. Provides that the general services portion shall be referred to as "Support - non-nurse staff" and the general administration portion shall be referred to as "Support - Administrative". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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