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
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