IL HB0311 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Failed on January 8 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Failed on January 8 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Creates the Illinois Universal Health Care Act. Provides that all individuals residing in the State are covered under the Illinois Health Services Program for health insurance. Sets forth the health coverage benefits that participants are entitled to under the Program. Sets forth the qualification requirements for participating health providers. Sets forth standards for provider reimbursement. Provides that it is unlawful for private health insurers to sell health insurance coverage that duplicates the coverage of the Program. Provides that investor-ownership of health delivery facilities is unlawful. Provides that the State shall establish the Illinois Health Services Trust to provide financing for the Program. Sets forth the requirements for claims billing under the Program. Provides that the Program shall include funding for long-term care services and mental health services. Provides that the Program shall establish a single prescription drug formulary and list of approved durable medical goods and supplies. Creates the Pharmaceutical and Durable Medical Goods Committee to negotiate the prices of pharmaceuticals and durable medical goods with suppliers or manufacturers on an open bid competitive basis. Sets forth provisions concerning patients' rights. Provides that the employees of the Program shall be compensated in accordance with the current pay scale for State employees and as deemed professionally appropriate by the General Assembly.
Title
IL UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT
Sponsors
Rep. Mary Flowers [D] | Rep. Rita Mayfield [D] | Rep. Gregory Harris [D] | Rep. LaShawn Ford [D] |
Rep. Linda LaVia [D] | Rep. Camille Lilly [D] | Rep. Robyn Gabel [D] | Rep. Kelly Cassidy [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-01-08 | House | Session Sine Die |
2012-03-09 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
2012-01-30 | House | Assigned to Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee |
2011-11-29 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
2011-04-28 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel |
2011-03-17 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
2011-02-24 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
2011-02-09 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia |
2011-02-08 | House | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Greg Harris |
2011-02-08 | House | Assigned to Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee |
2011-02-08 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford |
2011-02-08 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris |
2011-02-08 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
2011-01-31 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
2011-01-31 | House | First Reading |
2011-01-31 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers |
Illinois State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=311&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=84&GA=97 |
Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/09700HB0311.htm |