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HB5060Introduced in the House

MEDICAID ACCESS ADJUSTMENT

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Introduced by Robyn Gabel, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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%.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

May 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  5. To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

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