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[FEB. 28, 2005]  SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich took action Monday on the following bill:

House Bill 699

Concerning: Public Aid

Description: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that Medicaid rates for nursing homes shall be increased by the difference between (1) a facility's per diem property, liability and malpractice insurance costs as reported in the cost report filed with the Department of Public Aid and used to establish rates effective July 1, 2001, and (2) those same costs as reported in the facility's 2002 cost report. Requires that these costs be passed through to the nursing home without caps or limitations, except for adjustments required under normal auditing procedures.

Action: Approved

Effective: Immediately

[News release from the governor's office]

 

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